ABOU T

2020

Sun, Feb 23

Pull 'dem Golden Slippers out of the closet!

The Seventh Annual Mummers Mardi Gras is back.

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This hugely popular celebration of the Mummers String Bands is returning for the second consecutive year to its South Philadelphia roots. The 2020 Mummers Mardi Gras, featuring all 16 Mummers String Bands, will be staged on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 11am to 8pm at XFINITY Live! (1100 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148).

There will be live string band performances on a large stage under the big screen inside NBC Sports Arena. In addition to the classic sounds of the Mummers String Bands and plenty of strutting, the family friendly event will feature food and drinks at all XFINITY Live! restaurants and vendors including Lorenzo & Son's Pizza, Geno's Steaks, and Chickie's & Pete's. A "Take A Picture with a Mummer" open-air photo booth will be set up for attendees to try on costumes and take photos with Mummers, as well as a 'Build An Umbrella' station for people of all ages to make their very own Mummers umbrella with sequins and feathers. Victory Beer Hall will feature a number of activities, including a polka contest hosted by the Polish American String Band. Inside of PBR Philly, Mummers will be lined up for a 'Bull Riding Contest' to raise more money for the bands.

Joe DeCandido, President of ADVENT, the creators and promoters of Mummers Mardi Gras, is thrilled to be able to stage the celebratory event indoors in such a popular and accessible South Philly venue as XFINITY Live!

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"In a short period of time, Mummers Mardi Gras has become a beloved new tradition in Philadelphia,” said DeCandido. “The crowds love the family-friendly event, as do the talented members of all 16 Mummers String Bands. The roots of Mummery can be traced to South Philly, where it all began. We couldn't ask for a better place to showcase the music and pageantry of the Mummers than right in the center of Philadelphia's vibrant sports scene in South Philly with free parking that day. I'd also be remiss if I didn't thank our partners I-Heart Radio and Miller Lite for their invaluable support. All of us involved are thrilled to be able to keep this fun and festive event going and growing in South Philly for years to come."