Tell me about the Mummers Parade

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. It starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5. Really? That long?

This is why the drinking is so intense

[Anonymous]

If you don’t wear gloves, bring hand sanitizer. I went one year when I lived in Philly and ICK, all I could think of were the germs when they were all shaking my hand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dress warmly. I grew up going to it and it's fun but it's generally pretty cold.

It would be a fun day to do the mummers and then the historical stuff downtown or the Franklin Institute, if you haven't done that before.

Franklin Institute is closed on New Year's Day. Independence Hall is closed until the end of January. Not sure about other historic sites but likely closed as well.

[Anonymous]

I'd probably watch on TV this year and see if your 10yo expresses interest and, if so, go next year. I went once with friends in my 20s when I knew a Mummer. My mom wouldn't even let us watch it on TV (bunch of drunks, etc.)

[Anonymous]

I enjoyed it and am not the same race as most of the people participating. I went early and the person I was dating has family who has been in the parade for generations. It was fine, just don't stand near the wasted and belligerent people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you don’t wear gloves, bring hand sanitizer. I went one year when I lived in Philly and ICK, all I could think of were the germs when they were all shaking my hand.

wow mummers are already creepy. They also touch you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dress warm, go early and know that you are not staying for all of it. We love the mummers parade but have never actually gone downtown to watch it in person. We have the coverage on all day at home. We watch for a bit in the morning while we eat breakfast. Then go out to do a 1st day hike or bike ride. Then come home and watch some more while we work on a puzzle before dinner.
We have friends that go every year with their young kids. They usually last until noon then go get a warm meal.

This is so strangely specific.

[Anonymous]

Very cold.

You have to go early in the morning,

I heard that it has changed in recent years due to objections about some of the displays.

I predict you will go once, to be honest.

[Anonymous]

Thanks all. Op here. We’re going! Training up on New Year’s Eve. Will go early on the 1st. Find something else to entertain ourselves for the afternoon. Then on the 2nd, we’ll go to Calder and Barnes (we have reservations). Will report back!

[Anonymous]

Have fun and dress warmly! It has been freezing here. Make reservations somewhere for lunch/dinner.

[Anonymous]

Say hello to all of my cousins who are in the wenches brigade. It’s a fun time! If you’re interested in the history of the parade there’s a Mummerd Museum in South Philly.

[Anonymous]

From Philly. It’s awful. Don’t go.

[Anonymous]

It’s fun and unique! Just lean in and enjoy it

[Anonymous]

Thinly disguised racist roots

[Anonymous]

If you can, try to be near the staging area for the string bands - their performances are amazing! Incredible theming, music, costumes - the best part of the parade by far, in my opinion.