Local 98 continues the tradition of helping the Philadelphia Mummers Parade
For generations, IBEW Local 98 has been a proud part of one of Philadelphia’s greatest traditions — the…
Mummers string band competition wraps up at Lincoln Financial Field after weather delay New Year’s Day
After weeks of waiting and a weather delay, the Mummers String Band competition finally took the field Saturday…
Deep freeze settles in, frustrates Philly weekend plans
Philadelphia heads toward February still stuck in a deep freeze, with streets rutted in ice, the postponed Mummers…
After Being Postponed, the Philadelphia Eagles Will Host This Year’s String Band Spectacular
After Being Postponed, the Philadelphia Eagles Will Host This Year’s String Band Spectacular
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Mummers string bands get a second act after weather halts New Year’s Day performances
By Molly Given The Mummers string band competition, a staple of Philadelphia’s New Year’s Day celebrations, will get…
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…
Mummers parade struts in for the second Saturday Firstival
New Year’s Day, and its Mummers Parade festivities, have come and gone. The confetti, beads and empty bottles…
City of Philadelphia, Mummers work to reschedule String Band Competition after weather canceled event
The City of Philadelphia confirms its working with the Mummers organization to reschedule the string band competition after…
Photos from a chilly, windy and milestone 2026 Mummers Parade
The city kicked off its celebrations of the country’s 250th birthday by putting its best, sequined foot forward,…
Mummers Parade 2026: Frigid cold in Philly delays string band competition
Spectators Kris Hines and Melanie Thompson were the first two seated outside the Ritz-Carlton hotel, where they had…
Philadelphia Mummers Parade postpones String Band competition, goes without props after windy weather damage
Mother Nature has had her say and disrupted the 125th annual Mummer’s Parade in 2026. Officials say the…
In South Philadelphia, Mummers put finishing touches on costumes, props ahead of 125th parade
Matt Gigliotti has been a Mummer in Philadelphia since 1979. “Christmas is a little bump in the road…