PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WFMZ) - The transformation begins in South Philadelphia gyms, Catholic school halls, and threadbare clubhouses. In these unassuming spaces, the city’s iconic String Bands spring to ...

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PHILADELPHIA - For the 4th straight year, WFMZ is carrying the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Nothing fills Broad Street with costumes, color, and craziness quite like Philadelphia- and New Jersey's- 14 ...

A member of the Joseph A. Ferko String Band was surprised with a Philadelphia City Council proclamation Tuesday night after becoming the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Mummers string bands are gearing up for competition. The 2026 String Band Spectacular, the official judged competition event of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band ...

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The third annual String Band Parade will bring music, food and other attractions to Haddon Township ...

Mother Nature had her say and disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade in 2026. Officials say high winds blew around the bands' props on Thursday. The Philadelphia Mummers Parade said the String Band ...