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Steve Highsmith's Blog » Mummers
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Anthony’s Gift
Sharon Merlino-Kurczewski and Vince Kurczewski fell in love with each other before they even knew it. They met as Mummers. Sharon was 11; Vince was 13. It was winter and the place was the annual Show of Shows where the String Bands perform indoors a couple of months after the New Year?s Day Parade....
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In the waiting room…
Just a quick note: The String Bands submitted their theme requests this past Monday. The clock started at noon and within a few minutes most of the bands had submitted. It’s first come, first served. The rumor mill has been active with what bands have chosen which themes. Some of the...
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Order’s Up!
We know the Order of March for the string bands in the 2011 Comcast Mummers Parade! Representatives of the String Bands met Tuesday night at the Mummers Museum and took part in the selection of positions. The upshot? Fralinger is going early for the first time in a long time, South Philadelphia,...
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The Life “Aqua”
“Life” is beginning to settle back into a routine now that the 2010 Comcast Mummers Parade is a little farther in the rear view mirror, but the memories of the great moments in the parade and the wonderful participants will always remain strong. I asked Aqua String Band Captain Ron...
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The People Decide!
The people have chosen their favorite Fancy Brigades and String Bands in the 2010 Comcast Mummers Parade! With a loud voice they have chosen South Philly Vikings Fancy Brigade and Polish American String Band! Here is the Order of Finish as determined by thousands of viewers: The top 10 String...
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Born to Be Wild Rovers
They came off the line like UC Berkeley toward a Doritos tray. The members of Wild Rovers Brigade eased with purpose into the judging area at City Hall and celebrated the new year as they celebrated a life. Rod and Peg McLaughlin and many family members and friends of the late Jerry Murray...
