About The Author

Hello my name is Diana and I am 24 years old and I live in Philadelphia, The city of brotherly love. Home of the Phillies, Flyers, Eagles and the 76ers and also home to a tradition, that has been celebrated for over one hundred years, the Mummers Parade. I am proud to say that I am apart of this great tradition. I am a member of the Uptown String Band. Uptown was an all male organization but took a vote in September of 2005 to allow women into their band. A week later I made the move and joined Uptown along with four other women musicians. I started mumming with the Irish American String Band in the summer of 1999. I had many great memories while with Irish American but it was time for me to make a move.

I felt that by going to Uptown I would be able to enhance my musical skills. New Year's Day 2006 was my first time parading up the street with Uptown. Our theme was "Bums the Word" * a hobo theme*I had a blast. When I am not mumming I work full time for Wawa * a little conveniance store* I also attend school at Community College of Philadelphia and Hopefully from there I will continue my education and become a Nuse and finally start my career in a local hospital.