Little did I know that when I was 8 in Delaware county and listening to this on New Year's that I would be listening to it again when I was 71 actually in Alabama in Mobile county. I'm so homesick
I was 16 of that year and remembered how our family planned every year to get in the car with much anticipation head down to broad street. My 2 brothers in law were in the Ferko Frederick Gardner he played bass, fiddle and bells (is in the hall of fame) and Ron Zdanowski he played drums. Later joined Avalon. My brother Frank Toth was in the Avalon played sax. Such a happy joyous time to grow up. Thank you for this great video of all time. If you know any of these fine gentlemen please give a yell😌
Thank you for posting this video of early Mummers Parade. I have never seen a Mummers parade since I live in Indiana but a good friend in Delaware has me hooked on the parades now.
I loved this soooo much as a child. I didn't know the Mummers came from Philadelphia marching in the Macy's Parade. I thought they magically floated down from the clouds using all their wonderful feathered costumes. I'm jealous (healthily so) of Philly, and wish it could adopt me so I could claim it and the Mummers Parade as my hometown. Thanks to everyone ever involved with the loveliness of it all.
God bless you for all the uploaded videos you submit. I was 13 years old at this parade. I took 8MM movies at this parade but it was so cold, my camera froze solid. I can't stop the tears of joy every time I watch this video. I want to take my whole family back to Philadelphia in the hope the parade will be even close to what I remember as a kid. God bless you for posting these videos.
This was even before my time. I was born in 1962 and have been sharing with our daughter the older string band performances posted here. I told her that was the Mummers Parade I grew up on. Most of the clips were from the early 70s. Thanks for posting this one.
I have nothing against drag shows, (saw my first over 60 years ago in SF) but this parade is not one! The Mummers are their own creation with their own glorious history.
ABSOLUTELY NOT~~~ The MUMMERS started in 1901~~ This was an All Male Association back then. ((The Mummers Parade is a New Year's Day tradition that began in 1901. The tradition of Mumming, which involves wearing disguises and making noise to ward off evil spirits, originated in England and Ireland)) (Copied From Google) The String Band Division started in 1915! This was also an All Male Organization. My Family has been a Part of this since 1925. My Grandfather, My Father, My Brothers ~ My Uncles and My Male Cousins were part of the History being made here in Philadelphia, Pa! The Woman of the Families, Proudly helped behind the scenes. In 1970, Females were invited to join in, showing their Talent and Creativity. In 2013, the Miss Fancy Brigade, a group of Drag Queens, joined the parade. (Obtained from Google) We consider our Philadelphia New Years Day Mummers Parade a Treasured Tradition. Happy Healthy New Year to You! God Bless Us EveryOne! ☘️🍀😇☘️🍀 🎷🪗🎺🪕🎻🥁
ABSOLUTELY NOT~~~ The MUMMERS started in 1901~~ This was an All Male Association back then. ((The Mummers Parade is a New Year's Day tradition that began in 1901. The tradition of Mumming, which involves wearing disguises and making noise to ward off evil spirits, originated in England and Ireland)) (Copied From Google) The String Band Division started in 1915! This was also an All Male Organization. My Family has been a Part of this since 1925. My Grandfather, My Father, My Brothers ~ My Uncles and My Male Cousins were part of the History being made here in Philadelphia, Pa! The Woman of the Families, Proudly helped behind the scenes. In 1970, Females were invited to join in, showing their Talent and Creativity. In 2013, the Miss Fancy Brigade, a group of Drag Queens, joined the parade. (Obtained from Google) We consider our Philadelphia New Years Day Mummers Parade a Treasured Tradition. Happy Healthy New Year to You! God Bless Us EveryOne! ☘️🍀😇☘️🍀 🎷🪗🎺🪕🎻🥁
I remember these parades on the DAVE GARROWAY TODAY SHOW - NBC - [Dave Garroway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ] My Ferko 33rpm vinyl has been played hundreds of time since then -- This "video' is probably 8mm film -ala RUclips - The Undamaged Zapruder Film - there were no practical ENG video cameras then and consumer color video was still 20 years down the road in 1960
Little did I know that when I was 8 in Delaware county and listening to this on New Year's that I would be listening to it again when I was 71 actually in Alabama in Mobile county. I'm so homesick
We lived at road and porter growinh up moved to 15th street. Dad marched ever year in durning string band how well I remember
Memories of me and my son marching on board at
I was 16 of that year and remembered how our family planned every year to get in the car with much anticipation head down to broad street. My 2 brothers in law were in the Ferko Frederick Gardner he played bass, fiddle and bells (is in the hall of fame) and Ron Zdanowski he played drums. Later joined Avalon. My brother Frank Toth was in the Avalon played sax. Such a happy joyous time to grow up. Thank you for this great video of all time. If you know any of these fine gentlemen please give a yell😌
Love them. My favorite parade anywhere.... Mummers Parade
Watching mummers today and looking up old videos thank u! Being a mummer is something to be proud of I hope it continues on for my grandchildren.
Costumes starting at 1:43 blow my mind every time!
До сих пор музыка живая яркая
Some of the happiest memories of my life !
They march and perform so different now
Thank you for posting this video of early Mummers Parade. I have never seen a Mummers parade since I live in Indiana but a good friend in Delaware has me hooked on the parades now.
I loved this soooo much as a child. I didn't know the Mummers came from Philadelphia marching in the Macy's Parade. I thought they magically floated down from the clouds using all their wonderful feathered costumes. I'm jealous (healthily so) of Philly, and wish it could adopt me so I could claim it and the Mummers Parade as my hometown. Thanks to everyone ever involved with the loveliness of it all.
Thanks for this! Do you happen to have Palmyra for 1970,71,73,74? year?
So much better than the present mummers .
I REMEMBER Thanks for the memory.
thank you, love this, how i miss the traditional string bands. they were magical.
Thank you for bringing back good memories. I was 13 years old when I saw this parade. Brought tears to my eyes to see the mummers strut again.
I wish they'd come to New York as guests in our parades. They're great.
God bless you for all the uploaded videos you submit. I was 13 years old at this parade. I took 8MM movies at this parade but it was so cold, my camera froze solid. I can't stop the tears of joy every time I watch this video. I want to take my whole family back to Philadelphia in the hope the parade will be even close to what I remember as a kid. God bless you for posting these videos.
Actually much prefer the way the bands looked and performed back then over the elaborate and overly produced version of the modern parade.
Another passing tradition...they are so special and unique.
Thank You for posting this video..AWESOME..Loved it..!!
This was even before my time. I was born in 1962 and have been sharing with our daughter the older string band performances posted here. I told her that was the Mummers Parade I grew up on. Most of the clips were from the early 70s. Thanks for posting this one.
Great Video - would you be willing to post in on the group "Old Mummers Memories"
I love the Mummers, I just want to strut when I hear them play . The history of the music 🎶 and string bands should never leave Philadelphia ☂️🎊🎎
Thank-You for posting and sharing this as it was when I was 3 years old and I missed something Great !! Thanks ALOT Aagin !!!
Philadelphia is the San Francisco of the East Coast in San Francisco they call them drag queens in Philadelphia they call them Mummers.
I have nothing against drag shows, (saw my first over 60 years ago in SF) but this parade is not one! The Mummers are their own creation with their own glorious history.
ABSOLUTELY NOT~~~
The MUMMERS started in 1901~~ This was an All Male Association back then.
((The Mummers Parade is a New Year's Day tradition that began in 1901. The tradition of Mumming, which involves wearing disguises and making noise to ward off evil spirits, originated in England and Ireland)) (Copied From Google)
The String Band Division started in 1915! This was also an All Male Organization. My Family has been a Part of this since 1925. My Grandfather, My Father, My Brothers ~ My Uncles and My Male Cousins were part of the History being made here in Philadelphia, Pa! The Woman of the Families, Proudly helped behind the scenes. In 1970, Females were invited to join in, showing their Talent and Creativity.
In 2013, the Miss Fancy Brigade, a group of Drag Queens, joined the parade. (Obtained from Google)
We consider our Philadelphia New Years Day Mummers Parade a Treasured Tradition.
Happy Healthy New Year to You!
God Bless Us EveryOne!
☘️🍀😇☘️🍀
🎷🪗🎺🪕🎻🥁
ABSOLUTELY NOT~~~
The MUMMERS started in 1901~~ This was an All Male Association back then.
((The Mummers Parade is a New Year's Day tradition that began in 1901. The tradition of Mumming, which involves wearing disguises and making noise to ward off evil spirits, originated in England and Ireland)) (Copied From Google)
The String Band Division started in 1915! This was also an All Male Organization. My Family has been a Part of this since 1925. My Grandfather, My Father, My Brothers ~ My Uncles and My Male Cousins were part of the History being made here in Philadelphia, Pa! The Woman of the Families, Proudly helped behind the scenes. In 1970, Females were invited to join in, showing their Talent and Creativity.
In 2013, the Miss Fancy Brigade, a group of Drag Queens, joined the parade. (Obtained from Google)
We consider our Philadelphia New Years Day Mummers Parade a Treasured Tradition.
Happy Healthy New Year to You!
God Bless Us EveryOne!
☘️🍀😇☘️🍀
🎷🪗🎺🪕🎻🥁
I would like to dedicate this song to, the memory of the
King of the 5-String Banjo, S.M Kern, from his grandson
J.S. Jacobs.
Thanks for posting..Nice video..
What's a New Year without "Strutting" Up Broad Street, the original long route of days gone by! Eh?
Philly was so cool then-now it's consider a dangerous city. I love the old Mummers such originality and great music and singing.
BOOOO! Sincerely, a proud citizen of Philadelphia through the good and bad!!
por favor muestren los titulos de las canciones ....me encanta
At around 3:50 the costume close ups just about make me swoon. :-)
Bravo Zulu been a mummers fan since 1950 who dat
this is what the mummers parade is all about
I remember these parades on the DAVE GARROWAY TODAY SHOW - NBC - [Dave Garroway From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ]
My Ferko 33rpm vinyl has been played hundreds of time since then -- This "video' is probably 8mm film -ala RUclips - The Undamaged Zapruder Film
- there were no practical ENG video cameras then and consumer color video was still 20 years down the road in 1960
nice memories
I want the Captains outfit at 7:43. : )