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.

Jan 1, 2026 · 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 …

Dec 30, 2025 · Lifelong fan of the Philadelphia Mummers. I share mummers history, news, photos and videos.

2 days ago · For the third year, 69 WFMZ and MeTV2 are the exclusive home to watch the Mummers Parade. The parade will begin at City Hall at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day and …

Dec 18, 2025 · Everything you need to know about the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade, including the route, how to watch, road closures, parking restrictions, and parade-day tips for …

Jun 9, 2025 · The Mummers are not just performers; they’re neighbors, friends, and families who pour their hearts into this annual celebration. Many Mummer clubs are based in South Philly, …

Dec 15, 2025 · Mummers, groups of lower-class workers, would go door-to-door asking for money and booze, like a kind of adult trick-or-treating. The tradition has evolved into neighborhood or …

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.

Mummers were bands of men and women from the medieval to early modern era who (during public festivities) dressed in fantastic clothes and costumes and serenaded people outside …

1 day ago · Luckily, the Mummers’ celebrations — part of the Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” — were inside at the Mummers Museum in South Philadelphia’s Pennsport …