2nd annual String Band Parade Down Haddon Ave. takes over Haddon Township streets
Even though Saturday's event in Camden County was a much smaller-scale event than the big parade on New Year's Day, it brought just as much joy.
Even though Saturday's event in Camden County was a much smaller-scale event than the big parade on New Year's Day, it brought just as much joy.
On Saturday, the streets of Haddon Township were filled with celebration as colorful Mummers string bands made their way through downtown. The Second Annual String Band Parade Down Haddon Avenue featured 15 bands and several activities for the whole family to enjoy.
WrestleMania 40 has come and gone, but based on early reviews from fans, it won't be forgotten anytime soon, especially after Philadelphia icons like Jason Kelce and the Mummers made appearances at the event.
The Mummers strutted in South Philadelphia on Sunday, but it wasn't their usual route down Broad Street on New Year's Day.
The Mummers Parade might only be for one day, but it takes months of preparation. Kerri Corrado has a look behind the scenes at the Philly tradition.
It's not New Year's Day in Philadelphia without the Mummers marching down Broad Street.
The Mummers strutted down Broad Street on New Year's Day in Philadelphia to ring in the New Year on Monday.
A more than 120-year-old tradition continues on New Year's Day with Philadelphia's annual Mummers Parade. Marcella Baietto reports from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where crews are headed to compete in the 26th annual Fancy Brigade Finale after strutting down Broad Street in Center City. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/mummers-parade-2024-philadelphia-route-road-closures/
Before the Mummers start their strut down Broad Street, performers are busy getting into their costumers, donning makeup and prepping for a busy day in Center City. Wakisha Bailey caught up with the crew at the Quaker City String Band Club House just hours before the 2024 Mummers Parade stepped off. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/mummers-parade-2024-philadelphia-route-road-closures/
Take a look at how the city of Philadelphia is preparing to ring in 2024.
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The 2024 Mummers Parade will take place on Monday in Philadelphia. Here's the route, road closures and what else you need to know.
Buses, trolleys and subways will operate on Sunday schedules.
Seating and fencing are set up on Broad Street, and Mummers gathered Thursday to practice and build sets.
People gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Thursday to practice and prepare for the Mummers Parade, a New Year's Day tradition in Philadelphia.
The Mummers are the second Philly tradition to land on a USA Today top 10 list this season. Earlier this month, Miracle on South 13th Street earned a spot on their roundup of the best holiday light shows.
On this Giving Tuesday, a well known mummer is reminding everyone it's not just about the parade on New Year's Day -- the mummers are giving back to the community all year long.
The calendar says April but the Mummers are coming out to strut across the Delaware in Camden County Saturday.
It turns out that Mummer is also an emergency doctor at Einstein Medical Center.
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It was the first time in two years thousands lined Broad Street on New Year's Day. The 2022 parade was delayed to Jan. 2 due to inclement weather and 2021 was canceled because of the pandemic.
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The parade starts at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
The South Philly String Band took over 15th and Market Streets by dancing in gloomy conditions all in preparation for the 2023 Mummers Parade.
Marcella Baietto reports.
Break out those shorts, it will be hot in Philadelphia on Monday as the region chases 90 degrees. But will it be a record-warm day?
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Break out those shorts, it will be hot in Philadelphia on Monday as the region chases 90 degrees. But will it be a record-warm day?
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Steps away from the encampment of student protesters at Penn, several organizations held a Passover Seder meal Sunday, sharing a message of solidarity with the people of Gaza.
The Philadelphia Eagles drafted nine new players in the 2024 NFL draft, including University of Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell in the first round. Here are grades for each pick.
Taijuan Walker returned to the mound for the Phillies on Sunday and made a sensational behind-the-back catch to start a double play. Philadelphia won 8-6.
Break out those shorts, it will be hot in Philadelphia on Monday as the region chases 90 degrees. But will it be a record-warm day?
Steps away from the encampment of student protesters at Penn, several organizations held a Passover Seder meal Sunday, sharing a message of solidarity with the people of Gaza.
Taijuan Walker returned to the mound for the Phillies on Sunday and made a sensational behind-the-back catch to start a double play. Philadelphia won 8-6.
Flavors on the Avenue returned to South Philadelphia for the food festival's 18th year.
North Philadelphia native and former Temple University women's basketball coach Dawn Staley was nothing short of an all-star in South Philly on Sunday.
Break out those shorts, it will be hot in Philadelphia on Monday as the region chases 90 degrees. But will it be a record-warm day?
Sunday will be hot with high temperatures around 83 degrees in Philadelphia, though it'll be cooler along the Jersey Shore. Then Monday we're looking at a shot for 90 degrees.
The opening reception for an art show featuring work from students with disabilities opened in Cherry Hill for the fourth annual Tri-State DisAbility Art Show.
Each dollar raised through the sale of lemonade, various lemon-flavored goodies, plus pizza, went to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.
Mays Landing, New Jersey native Max Melton played cornerback for Rutgers University after attending Cedar Creek High School in Egg Harbor City.
Break out those shorts, it will be hot in Philadelphia on Monday as the region chases 90 degrees. But will it be a record-warm day?
Sunday will be hot with high temperatures around 83 degrees in Philadelphia, though it'll be cooler along the Jersey Shore. Then Monday we're looking at a shot for 90 degrees.
The opening reception for an art show featuring work from students with disabilities opened in Cherry Hill for the fourth annual Tri-State DisAbility Art Show.
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Camay Mitchell De Silva was killed at Delaware State University. Her family wants to make sure she's remembered for the life she lived.
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Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
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Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
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Taijuan Walker returned to the mound for the Phillies on Sunday and made a sensational behind-the-back catch to start a double play. Philadelphia won 8-6.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Philadelphia is heading for 89 degrees, almost 20 degrees above the norm. Will we hit 90 degrees in the area on Monday? Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your weather forecast for Monday.
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The bill lays the framework for the state to buy offshore wind energy.
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The Philadelphia region can expect unseasonably warm temperatures Monday, with a high of 89 degrees in and around the city. The Jersey Shore can expect cooler conditions. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.