Mummers Parade Brigades Ready For New Year's Day In Philadelphia After Spending "Hours" Practicing All Year

CBS Philadelphia

December 30, 2025

The colors, costumes and pageantry of the Mummers Parade were on full display inside the museum dedicated to its rich history along Two Street in South Philly Monday night.

Jim Donio, a retired Mummer who now hosts the annual parade, said this year is expected to once again push the envelope for top honors.

"The string bands are judged for the overall impact that they make, and so they had have to really, as time has gone by, think about ways that it's not just about the costume, it's not just about the music, it's not just about the presentation," Donio said.

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