'Mummers Strutting Up Broad Street - A Long Standing Philly Tradition' Hey Philadelphia, are you ready to strut! The Mummers Parade, which is a New Year’s Day tradition, returns for its 121st year. Nothing like seeing and hearing a String Band performing live in the Mummers Parade which is a one-of-a-kind experience. The 2022 Parade has been postponed until January 2, 2022 due to inclement weather. What is a Mummer? Mummers are men and women of all ages, some as young as 12 … [Read more...]
String Band Music Under the Stars with the Mummers in the Summer!
June 28, 2019 By
'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 … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Mummers Parade, Kwanzaa Celebrations, Last Days Of Holiday Light Shows and More!
December 29, 2017 By
'Celebrating The End Of 2017 In Philadelphia!' The weekend kicks off with The Nutcracker, Winter Fountains On The Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Deck The Hall Light Show, Comcast Holiday Spectacular, the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more. During the weekend enjoy The Nutcracker, ice skating at Rothman Ice Rink, Deck The Hall Light Show, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at Penn's Landing, 12 Days of Christmas Shows at Blue Cross RiverRink … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Mummers Parade, The Nutcracker and More!
December 30, 2016 By
'Ringing In The New Year In Philadelphia!' The weekend kicks off with last two days of The Nutcracker, ice skating at Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park and Blue Cross RiveRink Winterfest, the last few days of Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular and Macy's Holiday Light Show, the continuation of Jurassic World: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute and the Reading Terminal Market Holiday Railroad. During the weekend enjoy New Year's Eve fireworks, holiday … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Smooth Jazz, 4th Friday, Parks On Tap, Night Market, Sounds Of Inspiration and More!
August 26, 2016 By
'Explore Philadelphia’ How many of you living in Philadelphia ever explore the many historical sites. Get our there and explore Philly! Many of many things listed under our visiting Philadelphia section. The weekend kicks off with the ending of Night Out Restaurant Week, Parks on Tap, smooth jazz at Penn's Landing, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. During the weekend enjoy Night Market, the Spruce Street Harbor … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Night Out Restaurant Week, Parks On Tap, Festival Of India, Caribbean Festival, BBQ At Cookie’s Tavern and More!
August 19, 2016 By
'Food, Beer, Festivals & More!’ The weekend kicks off with Night Out Restaurant Week, Parks on Tap, smooth jazz at Penn's Landing, free movie in Mt. Airy, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. During the weekend enjoy the Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink, Festival of India, End of Day Declaration Readings, free movie in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, FREE … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Parks On Tap, The Oval, Free Movies, Nightscape At Longwood Gardens and More!
August 12, 2016 By
'Beat The Heat In Philly With Free Things To Do In Philly’ The weekend kicks off with The Oval Pop-Up, Parks on Tap, smooth jazz at Penn's Landing, free movie in Mt. Airy, free movie at The Piazza at Schmidt's Commons in Northern Liberties, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. During the weekend enjoy the Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink, End of Day Declaration Readings, free movie in Mt. Airy, Peddler … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Shakespeare In Clark Park, Philly BBQ Fest, East Passyunk Car Show and More!
July 29, 2016 By
'Movies, Plays, Food, Eagles & Cars In Philly’ The weekend kicks off with Shakespeare at Clark Park, The Oval Pop-Up, Parks on Tap, Jazz in Cedar Park, free movie in Mt. Airy, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. During the weekend enjoy the Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink, Philly BBQ Fest, End of Day Declaration Readings, free movie in Mt. Airy, movie night at Franklin Square, Philadelphia Historical … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ XPoNential Music Festival, Oval Pop Up, Free Movies and More!
July 22, 2016 By
'Food, Music, Movies & Fun In Philly!’ The Democratic National Convention is fast approaching. Did you know that donkeys have invaded Philadelphia? Find the fifty-seven DNC donkeys in Philly. Click Here The weekend kicks off with The Oval Pop-Up, University City Dining Days, Parks on Tap, XPoNential Music Festival Live, Jazz in Cedar Park, Political MovieFest at Dilworth Park, free movie in Mt. Airy, 4th Friday in Headhouse District and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ The Oval Pop-Up, Bastille Day, Sidewalk Sizzle and Ice Cream Freeze, Free Movies and More!
July 15, 2016 By
'Family Fun All Weekend Long In Philly’ The weekend kicks off the opening of The Oval Pop-Up, University City Dining Days, Parks on Tap, Live Jazz in Cedar Park, free movie in Mt. Airy, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. During the weekend enjoy the Sidewalk Sizzle & Ice Cream Freeze, the Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival, Bastille Day, Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink, End of Day Declaration … [Read more...]
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