Explore the history of
the country's oldest tradition
History of our Museum
Situated in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Mummers Museum is a vibrant hub that celebrates the rich tradition of the Mummers Parade.
The Mummers Museum opened in 1976 as part of Philadelphia’s celebration of America’s Bicentennial. The Museum is dedicated to celebrating the tradition of Mummery in Philadelphia. Inside are costumes, oral histories, video and audio archives, and even an exhibit to teach anyone how to “strut.” Our collection brings you up close to the elaborate costumes and the captivating history behind the Mummers Parade.
Welcome to the Festival of Many Colors
What is it? An event series combining three Philadelphia traditions of bright colors, costumes, and public celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
Who’s Involved? The Mummers Museum is hosting this festival, it features performers and craftspeople from Mummer clubs of all divisions, Philly Caribbean Carnival, and Carnaval de Puebla en Philadelphia, and it’s free and open to everybody.
Join us tomorrow for the 52 Weeks of Firsts, Firstival! 🎭✨
📖 Storytelling 🎨 Interactive Activities 🥁 Entertainment 🎁 Giveaways
🗓️ Saturday, January 10
🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
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Join us for a fun, family-friendly event featuring storytelling, interactive activities, entertainment and giveaways—plus a closer look at this week’s #1 sculpture and the artist behind it, Anh Ly 🎭🎨
🗓️ Saturday, January 10
🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
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Join us again on Saturday, January 10th for our 52 Weeks of Firsts: Firstival! 🎭
🥇 Celebrate this iconic Philly first — The First Folk Parade — at the Mummers Museum, featuring different Firsts Stations and fun activities for the kids!
🥁 This lively neighborhood tradition proves that New Year’s in Philly isn’t complete without a song and a strut!
🕚 11:00AM - 1:00PM
📍1100 S. Second St., Philadelphia, PA
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Philly's 52 Weeks of Firsts: Mummers parade struts in for the second Saturday Firstival
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The Philadelphia Historic District's celebration of America's 250th birthday next highlights the nation's first folk parade.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Strut into history and celebrate Philadelphia’s first official folk parade, better known as the legendary Mummers Parade! 🎭🥁
📅 Thursday, January 8 @ 1 PM
📅 Saturday, January 10 @ 11 PM
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