Philadelphia Mummers Parade postpones String Band competition, goes without props after windy weather damage

The 125th annual Mummers Parade was disrupted by Mother Nature, with wind damage suspending the String Band competition.

Mummers suspend String Band competition due to weather concerns

As their annual parade continues through Philadelphia, the Mummers suspended their String Band competition on Thursday due to ...

Mummers string band competition has been ‘suspended’ because of high winds but the bands are still marching

High winds destroyed props and caused injuries to club members during morning setup, said Sam Regalbuto, president of the ...

Despite high winds that canceled the string band competition, the 2026 Mummers Parade drew thousands to a Philly tradition

With sequins and glitter, music and pageantry, the nation’s oldest folk parade strutted through downtown Philadelphia ...
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Haddon Township to host third annual String Band Parade on May 4

UPDATE: Due to weather concerns, the parade's start time has been pushed back to 2 p.m. In a new rite of spring, the Mummers are returning to Haddon Township. String bands are set to march along ...