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4. Lucky you. Just being there.

Sun Jan 1, 2023, 08:50 AM

Jan 2023

The costumes are out of this world. The music thrilling. I'm there in spirit.

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Every year on this day, January 1, New Year's Day, the Mummers Parade is held in Philadelphia. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2023 OP

Heading there right now. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 2023 #1

Lucky you. Just being there. judesedit Jan 2023 #4

So much fun! It's really the major thing I miss from up there. judesedit Jan 2023 #3

First I've heard of it but definitely on my bucket list. nt Phoenix61 Jan 2023 #6

"we won't be broadcasting the parade in 2023" Goonch Jan 2023 #7

Went to the Mummers about 15 years ago and had great time... TreasonousBastard Jan 2023 #8

It's an awesome tradition in Philadelphia FakeNoose Jan 2023 #9

In 1983 I made a "fancy" Mummer's outfit for our schnauzer. BigmanPigman Jan 2023 #10