The ancient roots of mummering
The five divisions of the parade
Culture, clubhouses, and Two Street
YOUR GOAL
Master of The Mummers Parade
futura Philadelphia Mummers Parade
We wear the ancient masks to chase the winter cold, And strut the city streets in feathers and in gold!
futura President George Washington was entertained by early mummers during his time in Philadelphia.
futura Swedish and Finnish settlers brought the explosive tradition of welcoming the New Year with gunfire to Philadelphia.
Mummering origins: The word 'mummer' likely comes from the German word 'mummer,' which means to wear a mask or disguise.
The folk practice of wearing a disguise or mask to perform music and plays during festive seasons. Swedish settlers introduced this festive performance practice to the Philadelphia region during the seventeenth century.
What traditional English folk play, featuring characters like St. George, is a direct ancestor of mummering?
Which European settlers introduced the tradition of 'New Year's shooting' to the Philadelphia region?
Which U.S. President was visited by early mummers performing door-to-door during his residence in Philadelphia?
Who was the Philadelphia publicist who helped establish the first official, city-sponsored Mummers Parade?