The Downtowners Women’s Auxiliary is hosting it’s 4th annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 8am-12pm. Come enjoy some fluffy pancakes, $5 per person. The event will take place at 148-150 Snyder Avenue.
Here is a video for Throwback Thursday. Video from 1999 where Cecily Tynan tells Good Morning America about the Philadelphia 6ABC Thanksgiving Parade and how its the oldest in the country. The spot features the Ferko String...
The Duffy String Band is hosting a Captain’s Night honoring Ted Kudrick on his 30th Anniversary as Captain of Duffy String Band. The event will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 8pm – 12am at 2230 Cedar Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125. The...
With all of the rain today in Philadelphia, this song seemed appropriate. Enjoy the South Philadelphia String Band performing Let Your Smile Be Your...
This video features Mummers, marching bands, fife drum and bugle corps, balloons, floats, and of course, Santa Claus. The view down the street is misty, and it almost looks like City Hall, Philadelphia. If you know the names of the string bands in the video please let...
Last week I was contacted by a representative from a Philadelphia-based advertising, events and entertainment company called Advent. The email I received explained to me that “Advent has been contracted through the Mummers to provide sponsorships and create a...
Update December 4, 2014 It’s been brought to my attention that news about the Frogs taking a different route may be false. I have received conflicting reports and people close to members of Froggy Carr have not heard of a route change. I apologize if the news...
Golden Sunrise is the last Mummers Fancy Club remaining and they are asking for your help to continue their craft through next year. The club recently kicked off a crowd funding campaign at Indiegogo.com. Golden Sunrise needs $28,000 to sustain their club. It costs...
Since today is election day, I thought I would “Rock the Vote” and introduce a hypothetical mummers ballot question for all of you to vote on. After you vote for your favorite performance of the decade, rank all 5 performances in the comment section below...
