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Every New Years Day, the Mummers strut down the streets of Philadelphia putting smiles on the faces of the old and young alike. But what most people don't know is that it takes us 364 days of the year to make that one day possible. This is our story.

Sunday, February 05, 2006

Winter Fest Parade

Saturday was our first parade of the New Year. The New Hope Winter Fest Parade. We arrived at the parade and quickly got dressed, tuned our instruments, and lined up in our parade formation. While waiting in line we taught a couple young girls how to do the mummers strut, needless to say they were naturals. Then it was time for us to move out of the parking lot and begin the parade. As we marched down the street there was a good crowd of people all along the parade route despite the rainy weather. As we marched along we came to a bridge, now Ireally don't do good with heights. I figured well I am going to be in the middle of the bridge with a whole group of people around me I will be fine.we get to the bride and the bottom of the bridge was nothing but a grate.Well my heart started pounding, my hands were shaking. This was the end all the guys started to make fun of me * they would not have made fun of me if they didn't like me*. Finally the bridge came to an end and I wanted to kiss the ground.Then before I knew it the parade was over and it was time to pack up and go back to the club. While on the bus we all joked around about different points in the parade especially me and the bridge. All in all I had a great time. Can't wait for the next one.

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  • 2006 Parade Results
  • 2006 Parade Photos (Inqy)
  • Mummers In The News
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  • Mummers Artist
  • Mummers Parade on Nat'l TV
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