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Philadelphia Mummers Parade Postpones String Band Competition For First Time Due To Windy Weather
During the official parade broadcast on WFMZ, there were reports that five Mummers were injured in the windy conditions.
January 2, 2026
Mother Nature had her say and disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade in 2026. Officials say high winds blew around the bands' props on Thursday.
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A statement from the Philadelphia Mummers Parade said the String Band competition is suspended after some bands suffered wind damage during unloading and setup.
Philadelphia String Band Association President Sam Regalbuto told CBS News Philadelphia that it's the first time in the 125-year history of the Mummers Parade that the String Band competition had to be suspended.
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