2009 Mummers Release
December 22, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2009 NEW YEAR'S DAY MUMMERS PARADE
EDITORS: If postponed, the Mummers Parade press credentials issued originally for coverage on New Year's Day will be honored on the postponement date.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade struts into 108th year as the nation's oldest continuous folk festival
(Philadelphia) -- One of the hottest and oldest events in town is scheduled to step off Thursday, January 1 at 10 a.m. when the city's beloved sequined Sultans of Strut, the Philadelphia Mummers, dust off their fancy golden slippers to take center stage in the spectacular 108th annual Mummers Parade. The extravagant showcase of talent kicks off with the Comics Division at 10 a.m. at Broad Street and Washington Avenue, followed by the Fancy Division (at 10:30 a.m. at Broad Street and Snyder Avenue); the String Bands (at 10:20 a.m. at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue) and the Fancy Brigades (at 1:30 p.m. at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue). The Fancy Brigades are scheduled to march in the parade on Broad Street, from Oregon to Washington avenues, and will be judged at one of their indoor shows (rain or shine), while the remaining three Mummers' divisions will end their competitive performances at the City Hall judging areas in Center City. The parade this year is scheduled to be about 6 ½ hours in length. The first string bands are expected to arrive at City Hall by 2 p.m.
Said Leo Dignam, Mummers Parade Director: "It promises to be a banner year in light of the overwhelming fan response to the 2008 Mummers Parade and with a tighter, more streamlined parade planned, the Mummers Parade continues to grow into a bigger and better tradition and attraction. It is a day of celebration when the City of Neighborhoods comes together. The City of Philadelphia is excited to partner with the Mummers for another stellar year of fantasy, fancy and fun."
From performance areas to the marching lineup and history, the following provides information to keep in golden stride and catch all of the action with the nation's oldest continuous folk festival.
Route: North on Broad Street to City Hall.
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Judging: The main judging stand for the String Bands, Comics and Fancies will be located at 15th and Market streets. Additional judging will take place at judging booths along the parade route for some Comics (Union League, Broad and Sansom sts. and University of the Arts Building, Broad and Pine sts.) and Fancies (University of the Arts Building, Broad and Pine streets). Some Comic clubs also will be judged at 15th and Market sts. Twelve judges will score the String Bands, while six judges will rate the Fancy units and nine, the Comic units. The Fancy Brigades will be judged by eight judges at the 12th annual Fancy Brigade Finale in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch sts., beginning at 5 p.m. No prize money will be awarded.
Parade Starting Time & Location: Comics start at 10 a.m., Broad Street and Washington Avenue, Fancy Division Starts at 10 :30 a.m. at Broad Street and Snyder Avenue, String Bands step off from Broad Street and Oregon Avenue at 10:30 a.m., followed by the Fancy Brigade Division, which will march from Broad Street and Oregon Avenue, north to Washington Avenue.
Disband: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between 16th and 20th streets.
Information Headquarters: Department of Recreation, One Parkway 1515 Arch St.,10th Floor, 215-683-3691 or 683-3595.
Command Center: One Parkway Building, 1515 Arch Street, and 1st floor, Municipal Services Building, 1450 JFK Plaza, 215-683-3690.
Weather Conditions: In case of inclement weather, a marching decision will be made by 4 a.m. January 1 at the Command Center at MSB by the two directors of each division (Comic, Fancy, String Band and Fancy Brigades). The Managing Director, Director of Special Events, Recreation Commissioner, and the City Parade Director are usually present. Their decision will be telephoned to parade information headquarters. KYW 1060 AM Newsradio also will broadcast whether the parade is on or off, as soon as the decision is made. If it is inclement weather, the parade will not be delayed and postponed to another day. The media can also obtain information of marching decision by calling information headquarters at 215-683-3690 or 683-3667.
Postponement dates: Saturday, January 3, 2009. If the parade is postponed on the rescheduled date of January 3, then the parade will be held on Sunday, January 4, weather permitting.
Public Transportation: SEPTA will reroute all public transit on the parade route and around City Hall for the parade. SEPTA bus Routes 2, 7, 17, 23, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 44, 48, 57, 64, 68, 79, 124/125, C and G will operate on local detours in and around Center City during the parade. The SEPTA Customer Service (215-580-7800), will be open, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on New Year's Eve and, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. New Year's Day for riders seeking information about scheduled services. SEPTA service information also is available on SEPTA's web site at www.septa.org
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December 22, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2009 NEW YEAR'S DAY MUMMERS PARADE
EDITORS: If postponed, the Mummers Parade press credentials issued originally for coverage on New Year's Day will be honored on the postponement date.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade struts into 108th year as the nation's oldest continuous folk festival
(Philadelphia) -- One of the hottest and oldest events in town is scheduled to step off Thursday, January 1 at 10 a.m. when the city's beloved sequined Sultans of Strut, the Philadelphia Mummers, dust off their fancy golden slippers to take center stage in the spectacular 108th annual Mummers Parade. The extravagant showcase of talent kicks off with the Comics Division at 10 a.m. at Broad Street and Washington Avenue, followed by the Fancy Division (at 10:30 a.m. at Broad Street and Snyder Avenue); the String Bands (at 10:20 a.m. at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue) and the Fancy Brigades (at 1:30 p.m. at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue). The Fancy Brigades are scheduled to march in the parade on Broad Street, from Oregon to Washington avenues, and will be judged at one of their indoor shows (rain or shine), while the remaining three Mummers' divisions will end their competitive performances at the City Hall judging areas in Center City. The parade this year is scheduled to be about 6 ½ hours in length. The first string bands are expected to arrive at City Hall by 2 p.m.
Said Leo Dignam, Mummers Parade Director: "It promises to be a banner year in light of the overwhelming fan response to the 2008 Mummers Parade and with a tighter, more streamlined parade planned, the Mummers Parade continues to grow into a bigger and better tradition and attraction. It is a day of celebration when the City of Neighborhoods comes together. The City of Philadelphia is excited to partner with the Mummers for another stellar year of fantasy, fancy and fun."
From performance areas to the marching lineup and history, the following provides information to keep in golden stride and catch all of the action with the nation's oldest continuous folk festival.
Route: North on Broad Street to City Hall.
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Judging: The main judging stand for the String Bands, Comics and Fancies will be located at 15th and Market streets. Additional judging will take place at judging booths along the parade route for some Comics (Union League, Broad and Sansom sts. and University of the Arts Building, Broad and Pine sts.) and Fancies (University of the Arts Building, Broad and Pine streets). Some Comic clubs also will be judged at 15th and Market sts. Twelve judges will score the String Bands, while six judges will rate the Fancy units and nine, the Comic units. The Fancy Brigades will be judged by eight judges at the 12th annual Fancy Brigade Finale in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch sts., beginning at 5 p.m. No prize money will be awarded.
Parade Starting Time & Location: Comics start at 10 a.m., Broad Street and Washington Avenue, Fancy Division Starts at 10 :30 a.m. at Broad Street and Snyder Avenue, String Bands step off from Broad Street and Oregon Avenue at 10:30 a.m., followed by the Fancy Brigade Division, which will march from Broad Street and Oregon Avenue, north to Washington Avenue.
Disband: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between 16th and 20th streets.
Information Headquarters: Department of Recreation, One Parkway 1515 Arch St.,10th Floor, 215-683-3691 or 683-3595.
Command Center: One Parkway Building, 1515 Arch Street, and 1st floor, Municipal Services Building, 1450 JFK Plaza, 215-683-3690.
Weather Conditions: In case of inclement weather, a marching decision will be made by 4 a.m. January 1 at the Command Center at MSB by the two directors of each division (Comic, Fancy, String Band and Fancy Brigades). The Managing Director, Director of Special Events, Recreation Commissioner, and the City Parade Director are usually present. Their decision will be telephoned to parade information headquarters. KYW 1060 AM Newsradio also will broadcast whether the parade is on or off, as soon as the decision is made. If it is inclement weather, the parade will not be delayed and postponed to another day. The media can also obtain information of marching decision by calling information headquarters at 215-683-3690 or 683-3667.
Postponement dates: Saturday, January 3, 2009. If the parade is postponed on the rescheduled date of January 3, then the parade will be held on Sunday, January 4, weather permitting.
Public Transportation: SEPTA will reroute all public transit on the parade route and around City Hall for the parade. SEPTA bus Routes 2, 7, 17, 23, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 44, 48, 57, 64, 68, 79, 124/125, C and G will operate on local detours in and around Center City during the parade. The SEPTA Customer Service (215-580-7800), will be open, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on New Year's Eve and, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. New Year's Day for riders seeking information about scheduled services. SEPTA service information also is available on SEPTA's web site at www.septa.org
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