The Mummers derive their name from the Mummers' plays performed in Philadelphia in the 18th century as part of a wide variety of working class street celebrations around Christmas.

1 day ago · PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The City of Brotherly Love will be ringing in the New Year with one of its beloved traditions, the Mummers Parade, entering its 125th year. Here’s what …

1 day ago · Watch the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade on-demand, including all the string band performances.

3 days ago · Secrets & Fun What to know ahead of the Mummers parade on New Year’s Day The folk parade is celebrating its 125th year.

2 days ago · 2026 Mummers Parade in Philly: What to Expect on New Year's Day Thursday, January 1, 2026 | 9 a.m. The oldest continuous folk parade in the country and a New Year’s …

3 days ago · Watch the 2026 Mummers Parade The 2026 Mummers Parade will be broadcast on WDPN-TV (MeTV2), WFMZ.com, and the WFMZ+ app available on Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, …

3 days ago · The Mummers Parade, which takes place each year in Philadelphia, was voted as the best holiday parade in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards.

1 day ago · The 125th annual Mummers Parade was disrupted by Mother Nature, with wind damage suspending the String Band competition.

Dec 16, 2025 · Everything you need to know about the Mummers Parade 2026, including the date, the start time, history, route, lineup and how to watch the Philadelphia parade.

The Mummers are comprised of 40+ organized clubs, categorized into five divisions that each have their own performance specialty, and compete against each other for bragging rights, the …