The crowds lined South Broad to check out the 110th Mummers' Parade.
Another festive Mummers' Parade welcomed in 2010 as performers competed for bragging rights in the 110th annual event.
Even with tough economic times in play, the Mummers still managed to put on one amazing show with stunning costumes and brilliant performances for all to see. In a rare break from what is shaping up to be a cold, bitter winter, the Strutters took over Broad Street, up to City Hall, for several hours, in addition to the celebratory march down Two Street, and the New Year wouldn’t be the same without ’em.
Here’s who came out on top for 2010:
1. Murray
2. Goodtimers
3. Landi
Dan Smith of Goodtimers
1. Bryson
2. O’Malley
3. Riverfront
Ed Bryson of Bryson
1. Hog Island
2. Golden Sunrise
3. Oregon
Kenny Medieros of Hog Island
1. South Philly Viking
2. Shooting Stars
3. Saturnalian
Mickey Adams of Shooting Stars
1. Fralinger
2. Ferko
3. Quaker City
To the Editor: Growing up in South Philly was filled with happy memories of seeing the Mummers’ Parade on New Year’s Day. I was taken to see the parade from 1 year old to my last parade in 1964. Only once in all these years did I see part of the parade on TV. I do not remember what channel it came through on, but there should be some way to show the country what an amazing parade it is.
Even through hard economic times, the Mummers are committed to putting on a good show. While area groups have been practicing a few times a week leading up to the big day, many that typically spend thousands on a performance had to find ways to cut back.
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1. Jeri said... on Jan 8, 2010 at 01:22PM
“I moved to Ca 27 years ago and really do miss this parade, does anyone out there know how I can get a dvd of this or any of the parades.
Thank's”
2. Anonymous said... on Jan 8, 2010 at 01:43PM
“Hi. I moved from Philly a long time ago. I would love to get a copy of the Mummer's parade too. I miss it a lot as it is a American tradition and hope to someday see it on national tv.”
3. RITA L. CARLSON said... on Jan 8, 2010 at 02:38PM
“I TWO MOVED FROM SO. PHILLY A LONG TIME AGO, 1964. HAVE MISSED THE MUMMER'S PARADE JUST AS MUCH NOW AS THEN. I WOULD LIKE A DVD OF THE 2010 PARADE. HOW GREAT WOULD IT BE TO SEE A PARADE OF THE 1950'S AND COMPARE. WHY CAN'T IT BE TELEVISED ON THE TRAVEL CHANNEL? I SAW A WEDDING WHERE THE GROOM WAS A MUMMER.ON THE WE CHANNEL.”
4. 2 STREETER said... on Jan 8, 2010 at 04:19PM
“HI ,
IAlso Moved Away Fom Philly But Not As Far As Either Of You Two So I Can Still Drive Home To See Them BUT ....
You Can See Different Parts Of The Parade ON " YOU TUBE" . Just type in MUMMERS 2010
It Was A GREAT PARADE!”
5. dino said... on Jan 10, 2010 at 01:53AM
“The string bands have been on tape delay the last few years on WGN .”