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Mummers-Inspired Parade Postponed In Camden County Due To Weather

The String Band Parade, which will bring Philadelphia's colorful tradition to South Jersey, was pushed to the fall.

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Members of the South Philadelphia String Band perform during the 2011 Mummers Parade on Jan. 1, 2011, in Philadelphia.
Members of the South Philadelphia String Band perform during the 2011 Mummers Parade on Jan. 1, 2011, in Philadelphia. ( William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ — The magic of the Philadelphia Mummers celebration will still come to South Jersey, but it's going to take a while.

The String Band Parade — originally set for Saturday in Haddon Township and Haddonfield — was postponed because of the rainy forecast. The event was pushed to Oct. 21.

The Mummers Parade — one of the nation's oldest continuous folk parades — occurs each New Year's Day in Philadelphia, going back to 1901. Camden County officials announced earlier this month that the county would hold its inaugural String Band Parade, with 15 bands slated to perform along the route.

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However, forecasters expect significant rainfall this weekend. The National Weather Service expects 1-1.5 inches of rain throughout Camden County through Saturday evening. The heaviest rain will occur overnight and into Saturday, the federal agency said.

(National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly)

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