MUMMERS 101: THE SCOOP ON PHILLY’S NEW YEAR’S DAY …

Tips For Watching 10,000 Men And Women Twirl, Sashay And Strut Up Broad Street

New Year’s Day is about celebrating, and there’s no better place to fete than at Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade, a 107-year-old tradition in which men and women dressed in lavish costumes twirl, pirouette and strut up one of the city’s main streets. While a carnival-like atmosphere welcomes anyone who stops by, advance preparation guarantees a clear view. For an early start, hotel packages are available at www.gophila.com/holidays.

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