BETA
Chapter 1
The ancient roots of mummering
Chapter 2
The five divisions of the parade
Chapter 3
Culture, clubhouses, and Two Street
YOUR GOAL
Master of The Mummers Parade
Ch 3 · Culture, clubhouses, and Two Street
futura The Mummers Parade
Strut on Two Street! (Strut on Two Street!) The party's only starting now!
futura Mummering is a deeply generational tradition passed down through families for over a century.
futura The unofficial after-party on Second Street is a wild, hours-long celebration after the main parade ends.
Fun Fact
Secret designs: Mummers clubs go to extreme lengths to keep their costume designs and themes a secret from rivals until New Year's Day.
Glossary
clubhouse (noun)
A building or room used by a club for social activities. Philadelphia’s Second Street hosts these clubhouses, which throw massive block parties every New Year's Day.
A building or room used by a club for social activities. Philadelphia’s Second Street hosts these clubhouses, which throw massive block parties every New Year's Day.
Quiz
What lightweight material is traditionally used to build the giant, towering frames of Fancy costumes?
Quiz
How long do Mummers clubs typically spend designing and building their costumes each year?
Quiz
How are Mummers clubs primarily funded to pay for their expensive costumes and props?
Quiz
What is the local Philadelphia nickname for Second Street, the heart of Mummer culture and the after-party?
Quiz
In which neighborhood of Philadelphia are most of the historic Mummers clubhouses located?
Quiz
What is the name of the museum in Philadelphia dedicated entirely to the history of this parade?