Student judges Mia Iannacone, 10, of the 2700 block of South Cleveland Street; Jordyn DeMarco, 11, of the 300 block of Jackson Street; Kara Duffett of Voorhees, N.J.; and Mark McCafferty, of Voorhees, N.J., enjoyed a front-row seat at the Jan. 1 Fancy Brigade Finale Family Show. Here are their final results:
1. South Philly Vikings
2. Satin Slipper
3. Jokers
4. Clevemore
5. Golden Crown
6. Saturnalians and Shooting Stars (tie)
8. Downtowners
9. Avenuers
10. 2nd Street Shooters.
These four youngsters each have earned a seat at the Fancy Brigades Finale Family Show’s judging table.
Jim Bradley, from far left, of the Fancy Brigade Association, hands local residents Jordyn DeMarco, of the 300 block of Jackson Street, and Mia Iannacone, right, of the 2700 block of South Cleveland Street, their winning tickets to the Jan. 1 Fancy Brigade Finale Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center where they will serve as guest judges. Across the bridge, Mark McCafferty and Kara Duffett of Mrs. Morgan’s Osage Elementary School fifth-grade class also have earned seats at the table....
The South Philly Review recently conducted a talent search to find four judges between the ages of 8 and 15. Their task, in 150 words or less, was to tell us: What they liked best about the Mummers Parade. Youngsters presented their cute, yet vivid descriptions of Philadelphia’s annual New Year’s Day tradition.
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