Mummers
January 01, 1876 - First Parading Mummers
The time-honored tradition of the Mummers Parade dates back to this day in 1876, when Philadelphia hosted the first major parade of its kind. Inspired by the New Year's celebrations of the Swedish, the parade involves not only shouting and singing, but also the the heart-stopping spectacle of gunfire in the streets. Though the first major parade did not take place until 1876, the Mummers had been entertaining Americans for years, including George Washington when he lived in Philadelphia.
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