Tag Archives: Mummers

2023 Mummers Parade

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Tina Garceau

It was a beautiful day for the 2023 Mummers Parade, and I thought I would share some of the photos I took that day. We wandered into Center City as far as Broad and Locust Street, but not as far … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, News | Tagged 2023, Broad Street, Mummers, New Years, Philadelphia, String Bands | 2 Comments

Mummer’s Parade 2022

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Tina Garceau

After a delay due to rain, the Mummers took back Broad Street on Sunday! More photos behind the cut.

Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged Broad Street, Mummer's Parade 2022, Mummers | 2 Comments

Preview of 2022

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Joe

We saw this group of Mummers practicing for New Years Day along 2 Street this past weekend. I’m not sure what band this was, but they sounded great!

Posted in Holiday, Looking South, Philadelphia, South Philly Safari | Tagged Mummers, music, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, String Band | 2 Comments

Philadelphia Columbus Day Parade 2017

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Tina Garceau

Who’s Sorry Now? Not me, I got to meet the magnificent Connie Francis, Grand Marshal of Philadelphia’s Columbus Day Parade held yesterday on Broad Street. Pictured is Ms. Francis with disc jockey Jerry Blavat – “The Geator with the Heater”. More photos … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, News, Photography, South Philly Safari | Tagged "The Geator with the Heater", Broad Street, Columbus Day Parade 2017, Connie Francis, Jerry Blavat, Mummers, South Philadelphia | 4 Comments

Happy Columbus Day!

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Columbus Day is on October 12th, but the Columbus Day parade was held on the 11th. Starting at Washington Avenue and ending deep, DEEP in South Philadelphia. One of Philadelphia’s favorite sons, Frankie Avalon was this year’s Grand Marshal of … Continue reading →