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Save The Mummers
Borne out of a need to address the impact of Philadelphia's financial shortfalls, Save the Mummers is focused on raising funds to assure the future of the Mummers parade. more
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2009 Viewers' Choice Poll Winners
2009 myphl17 Viewers Choice Results. Congrats to Quaker City! (click for video) more
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2009 Mummers Parade Proposal!
The 2009 Philadelphia Mummers Parade saw a mummer propose to his lady love! Watch the video on myphl17.com. more
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Mayor Nutter Visits Mummers Parade
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter visits the 2009 Mummers Parade and talks to myphl17 about the tough economic circumstances that surround Philadelphia. Mayor Nutter is interviewed live from the parade. more
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Mummers History
Some say the origins of The Mummers Parade can be traced as far back as 1642, forty years prior to William Penn's arrival and is the result of a blending of Northern European, British and African American cultures. Many claim the tradition has Swedish roots, stemming from the holiday celebrations of... more
Mummers Links
String Band Archives
String Band Media Archive-- old videos, music, photos, prize histories, and theme histories.
Philadelphia Department of Recreation
Find out more information about the other events of the Mummers Day Parade from the Philadelphia Department of Recreation.
The Mummers Museum
Established in 1976 and dedicated to Philadelphia's celebration of the New Year, the Mummers Museum showcases memorabilia, costumes and much more from past Mummers Day Parades!
