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Time certainly hasn’t dulled the annual Mummers Parade. Like a fine wine, it only has gotten better with age.
Philadelphia’s traditional event, now in its 106th year, has the costumes, color and charisma to awaken even the biggest party animal from a New Year’s Eve stupor.
As if the march up Broad Street isn’t spectacular enough, audiences will be wowed with a new exhibit during the Fancy Brigades’ two shows at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Attendees can view full costumes, try on special garbs and get their faces painted — Mummers style.
For those looking for shelter from nature’s elements, head over to the judging show scheduled for 5 p.m. at the center. SPR
The following is the order of the parade, along with start times and locations
Comics
(beginning at 8:50 a.m., Broad Street and Washington Avenue)
Murray
Goodtimers
Landi
Liberty
Fancies
(beginning at 10:00 a.m., Broad and Snyder Avenue)
Oregon
Golden Sunrise
Hog Island
String Bands
(beginning at 10:20 a.m., Broad and Oregon Avenue)
Broomall
Duffy
Irish American
Trilby
Greater Overbrook
Uptown
Hegeman
Aqua
Greater Kensington
Polish American
Woodland
South Philadelphia
Quaker City
Avalon
Fralinger
Durning
Ferko
Fancy Brigades
Beginning at 1:40 p.m.
Strutters Shooters (Methodist Hospital, Broad and Ritner Street)
Cahill (Broad and Porter Street)
Saturnalians (Broad and Shunk Street)
South Philly Vikings (Broad and Oregon)
Beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Avenuers (Methodist Hospital, Broad and Ritner)
2nd Street Shooters(Broad and Porter)
Golden Grown (Broad and Shunk)
Jokers (Broad and Oregon)
Beginning at 3:10
Satin Slipper (Methodist Hospital, Broad and Ritner)
Clevemore (Broad and Porter)
Downtowners (Broad and Shunk)
Shooting Stars (Broad and Oregon)
The Fancy Brigades will host two shows at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., at noon and 5 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $14 and may be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or online at www.ticketphiladelphia.com.
In case of inclement weather, the parade will be rescheduled for Jan. 6.
