‘Family Fun and the Mummers Strut with the Mummers String Bands’
The Mummers in Philadelphia is a long standing tradition in which the History of the Mummers date back to the mid 1800’s. The first official parade was held January 1, 1901. Imagine that!
Many Philadelphians look forward to the Mummers Parade which takes place on New Year’s Day. If you wanted more Mummery, there was the Show of Shows, which use to take place near the end of February every year. But that has been cancelled since 2013. Other than a few Mummer’s productions throughout the year here and there, most of you would have to wait until New Year’s Day of the following year.
Do you believe in Santa?
Just think of it as Christmas in July, because here is your chance to catch a Mummers String Band once every Thursday evening from May through September starting at 8 pm. The Mummers Concert is free and is held at the Mummers Museum in South Philly.
This old fashion block party brings family and friends together with lots of rich Mummers’ history. Know the Mummers strut? Here is your chance to strut with the Mummers as they play away.
As a reminder, you will want to bring your own lawn chairs and just sit back and relax. Refreshments, such as soft pretzels, hot dogs and soda, will be served starting at 7:30 pm.
Who is your favorite Mummers String Band? Please share with us in the comments below. Come out for some fun and excitement and relive the Mummers! FYI – If there is bad weather, the concert will be held inside the Mummers Museum.
Location
Mummers Museum
1100 South 2nd Street (2nd St at Washington Ave)
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Dates & Time
Every Thursday Evening from May through September | May 2 – August 15, 2019 | Starts at 8:00 pm
Summer Concert Schedule
- May 2 – Hegeman String Band
- May 9 – Durning String Band
- May 16 – Fralinger String Band
- May 30 – Duffy String Band
- June 6 – Greater Kensington String Band
- June 13 – Ferko String Band
- June 20 – Woodland String Band
- June 27 – Quaker City String Band
- July 11 – Aqua String Band
- July 18 – Greater Overbrook String Band
- July 25 – South Philadelphia String Band
- August 1 – Uptown String Band
- August 8 – Avalon String Band
- August 15 – Polish American String Band
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