Philadelphia Mummers Parade postpones String Band competition, goes without props after windy weather damage

The 125th annual Mummers Parade was disrupted by Mother Nature, with wind damage suspending the String Band competition.
PhillyVoice

Mummers string band competition is rescheduled for Jan. 31 at the Linc

The event that's held annually during the parade was canceled this year because of 30-60 mph gusts of wind on New Year's Day.

Mummers string band competition has been 'suspended' because of high winds but the bands are still marching

Weather concerns have snarled Philadelphia’s New Year’s Day plans. The string band competition has been “suspended until further notice,” the Philadelphia Mummers Parade and Philadelphia String Band ...
WFMZ-TV

Wind, snow, and 125 years of tradition: Inside the 2026 Mummers Parade

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WFMZ) -- We kicked off 2026 with the 125th anniversary of the Mummers Parade right here on WFMZ-TV. Once again, the Mummers strutted their stuff down Broad Street — although this year ...