No one rings in the new year quite like Philadelphia's Mummers

In most cities, New Year's Day means sleeping in and recovering from the night before, but in Philadelphia, the celebration ...
CBS News

Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association members recall WrestleMania 40 entrance: "We're all wrestling fans now"

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- WrestleMania 40 has come and gone, but based on early reviews from fans, it won't be forgotten anytime soon. Some have called it the best WrestleMania ever. Others say it's the ...
The Trentonian

Mummers string bands to take over the Linc on Jan. 31

There might not be any more Eagles playoff games this year, but Lincoln Financial Field won’t be silent. The Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association’s 2026 String Band Spectacular, the official ...
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Philadelphia Mummers String Band competition planned for Lincoln Financial Field after high winds during parade

The Mummers String Band competition is coming to Lincoln Financial Field. The 2026 String Band Spectacular will start at 2 p.m. in the Eagles stadium on Jan. 31, the Philadelphia String Band ...

Mummers suspend String Band competition due to weather concerns

As their annual parade continues through Philadelphia, the Mummers suspended their String Band competition on Thursday due to powerful winds in the region. “Due to weather concerns, sustained 30 MPH ...