The Greater Philadelphia Area
South Philly — “The Philadelphia Mummers Parade features unique costumes, music, and pageantry. Crowds line Broad Street, from South Philadelphia straight through Center City. The climax of the parade takes place at City Hall and the PA Convention Center where the official judging takes place.”
The mummers started many years ago when residents of South Philly would dress up like women and parade through the neighborhoods. Now, a large parade takes place in center city every New Year’s Day.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Mummers organization says, ” The Philadelphia Mummers Parade features unique costumes, music, and pageantry. Crowds line Broad St., from South Philadelphia straight through Center City. The climax of the parade takes place at City Hall and the PA Convention Center where the official judging takes place.
The parade itself is one of the longest running traditions in the country. The parade began in 1900 as an official event for the city, however the parade has been going on since the 1800’s as a way to celebrate the New Year. The parade itself is divided into five divisions.”
When: New Year’s Day, January 1, 2013 starting at 10 a.m.
Where: The Parade marches north up Broad Street to JFK Boulevard.
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