I have always wanted to go to the mummers parade. I'm 41 years old and I finally made it there. I was able to take my kids and they had such an amazing time. It was such a beautiful thing! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for this great video. It really shows what goes on behind the scenes to get the show on Broad Street on New Years Day. Featuring Ferko String Band was a great choice. They always put on a great show.
So wonderful and amazing. True depiction of what brotherly love is. Thank you so much for behind the scenes. Go Ferko go. Should have been higher than 7 th.
Thanks for your mummers video , as a life long fan of the Mummers, this was a fantastic video and look at all the hard work that these string bands do to show off their talents. Next year bring Adam the Woo up for it. I think he would love it
You are doing the Lord's work for this misplaced Philly girl!!! WOW - the parade has come a long way in terms of costume and props since I began watching in the 70's but it's still about those great musicians!!! (Also, why did I never notice that it's basically one big drag queen parade.) HA! JK - anyway thanks for covering this... brought back memories and enjoying the new spin on things! I really loved your coverage - behind the scenes and the up close and personal look. Fantastic, Philly Captain!!!
This is a greatest video depicting what it is truly like to be a mummer .from the inside look from the clubhouse to the street!!!! Thank you captain this video!! Happy new year to you n yours🎉
I cant tell you how much I loved this video! From the behind the scenes to the interviews to the great shots of Philly to the beautiful sound of Ferko, it was so well done! Excellent job and thank you so much!
Thank you for posting this vid. From a long ago fan who watched in the Chicago area. Overall excellent program and marching! Loved the Panis Angelicus and Ferko Theme Song 🙏 Mille Grazie ❤
Instead of going out and party your ass off in Philly on New Years Eve, put that desire off for a few hours and lite it up New Years Day at this orgy of fun and consumption of strong spirits. Hit the parade, and then hit 2 Street, the mummers H.Q. after the parade.Stay till the wee hours. But do not expect to make work on the 2nd. This festival / event is insane fun. Nothing like it anywhere else in America. A true Philly original and only.
As the son of the the ferko hall of famer Kenny Schwarz its awesome to see that they still have the ferko mentality. Tell everyone I (Kayden Schwarz) that I say hi.
#1 New Year's Parade in USA? Wow! Better than Rose Parade?? Hey, who am I to argue against it. Mummer's #1 !!! Note to our Captain ~ remember how you said you try to avoid saying "Mummer's Day Parade"? Or words to that effect. Well, during yesterday's broadcast on WFMZ, the announcers said "Mummer's Day Parade" several times. Therefore, go ahead and use that term. With the Parade being designated as the USA's #1 the term is now quite apropos. Thank you for this video.
I watched the video and it struck me that a PA announcer appeared to say "Mummers Day Parade" @18:46 - this in front of the Union Hall (?) building. Again, all the more reason to call it such. 😀
Best thing about this is ... hardly any of these guys are full time professional musicians. They're plumbers, bricklayers, cops, etc. True amateurs ...
Grew up in West Chester watching the parade every year. I do miss the old style Mummers where it was more about that music and less about the theatrics. Still all in all the best new years parade.🤗
One of the most enjoyable videos I have ever seen on RUclips, great job. I used to go to the parade in the 80s and 90s, it brought back some good memories. They even played some Rush at ruclips.net/video/yUXmJF3fQr0/видео.htmlsi=OILdXKcPxqGC24WX&t=470 👍La Villa Strangiato!
Judges checked out after the first 5 bands this year. Not just Ferko but Avalon, Greater Kensington and Polish American all ranked lower this year despite putting on better shows than last year. New ideas were punished. Maybe the SBA should replace some judges.
I felt horrible for Polish America. They are my OG squad and they made me a fan of string bands in the 80’s. If you see their show they had a prop door fall down. They were having problems with that elevator all day. It was such a cool idea they always sound good. They will have an incredible comeback next year . Greater Kensington was amazing. Ferko never sounded better. Avalon was so creative. South Philly and Quaker City are on another level. Can’t wait for next year
A mixture of pagan, Christian, queer, bizarre, macabre, fun, cheer, carnival, Alice in Wonderland, Mario, Mardi Gras and who knows what else, but good music
Judging this year was frankly an embarrassment. Not just for Ferko - Greater K, Polish American and Avalon all placed lower than 2022. Did they just check out after the first few bands?
THANK YOU CAPTAIN FOR THIS TRUE PHILLY TRADITION. THAT'S A HELL OF A LOT OF WORK THAT THESE PEOPLE PUT INTO THIS. BEAUTIFUL!🤣👍👌😃
I have always wanted to go to the mummers parade. I'm 41 years old and I finally made it there. I was able to take my kids and they had such an amazing time. It was such a beautiful thing! Thanks for the tips!
Thank you, Philly Captain. I love it!
Thanks for this great video. It really shows what goes on behind the scenes to get the show on Broad Street on New Years Day. Featuring Ferko String Band was a great choice. They always put on a great show.
Ferko looked great.👏👏
Well done! Thank You!
Thank you Captain!
That was awesome . Thank you for sharing Ferko strong awesome videos documentary.
hats off to the brotherhood of brides burg Ferko Stringband
Thank you for covering the Mummers. It brings back memories of my time in Philly in the mid to late 90's.
Yous guys are great!
So wonderful and amazing. True depiction of what brotherly love is. Thank you so much for behind the scenes. Go Ferko go. Should have been higher than 7 th.
Thanks for your mummers video , as a life long fan of the Mummers, this was a fantastic video and look at all the hard work that these string bands do to show off their talents. Next year bring Adam the Woo up for it. I think he would love it
Yo, Cap, thanks for bringing a smile to the face of this Philly guy stuck in California. Great job, Ferko!! Go Mummers and GO BIRDS!!
Great behind the scenes video Captain!
You are doing the Lord's work for this misplaced Philly girl!!! WOW - the parade has come a long way in terms of costume and props since I began watching in the 70's but it's still about those great musicians!!! (Also, why did I never notice that it's basically one big drag queen parade.) HA! JK - anyway thanks for covering this... brought back memories and enjoying the new spin on things! I really loved your coverage - behind the scenes and the up close and personal look. Fantastic, Philly Captain!!!
Awesome coverage of the parade capt 🤘👽🤘
What a great video Cap, it bought a tear to my eye!!
I LOVE PHILADELPHIA
AINT NOTHING BETTER
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
YO YO YO CUZ.
GREAT WORK!!
Happy friggin new year
Thank you sir .. this was amazing
Joe's Boys are still the class of the String Bands!
This is a greatest video depicting what it is truly like to be a mummer .from the inside look from the clubhouse to the street!!!! Thank you captain this video!! Happy new year to you n yours🎉
Thanks awesome video I enjoyed watching
I cant tell you how much I loved this video! From the behind the scenes to the interviews to the great shots of Philly to the beautiful sound of Ferko, it was so well done! Excellent job and thank you so much!
Thank you for posting this vid. From a long ago fan who watched in the Chicago area. Overall excellent program and marching! Loved the Panis Angelicus and Ferko Theme Song 🙏 Mille Grazie ❤
Hey PHILLY CAPTAIN, great coverage & video of Ferko String Band and the New Years Mummers Parade..Happy New Year & TOODLES..
I been waiting for this video❤
Instead of going out and party your ass off in Philly on New Years Eve, put that desire off for a few hours and lite it up New Years Day at this orgy of fun and consumption of strong spirits. Hit the parade, and then hit 2 Street, the mummers H.Q. after the parade.Stay till the wee hours. But do not expect to make work on the 2nd. This festival / event is insane fun. Nothing like it anywhere else in America. A true Philly original and only.
Excellent work, Philly Captain and Ferko String Band! Happy New Year 2024🎉🥳🎊
Great job, Captain!!
As the son of the the ferko hall of famer Kenny Schwarz its awesome to see that they still have the ferko mentality. Tell everyone I (Kayden Schwarz) that I say hi.
Awesome video cap. I love when you do the mummers videos and the year did the whole series was the best. Cant wait to see more. GO PHILLIES
What a great parade Thanks for posting
Outstanding video!! It's awe-inspiring!!
This is an amazing video. Love the behind the scenes look at all the hard work everyone does. Thank you Captain! Happy New Year!
Really nice parade!❤️🎉🎊
Great job FERKO!
drinking game....Everytime old boy says "let's go"😂
That means I’m excited or I really enjoyed a performance
Got my picture with the Philly captain I was was with the Hegeman string band. Hopefully he remembers the guy in the red and gold suit.
#1 New Year's Parade in USA? Wow! Better than Rose Parade?? Hey, who am I to argue against it. Mummer's #1 !!!
Note to our Captain ~ remember how you said you try to avoid saying "Mummer's Day Parade"? Or words to that effect. Well, during yesterday's broadcast on WFMZ, the announcers said "Mummer's Day Parade" several times. Therefore, go ahead and use that term. With the Parade being designated as the USA's #1 the term is now quite apropos.
Thank you for this video.
I watched the video and it struck me that a PA announcer appeared to say "Mummers Day Parade" @18:46 - this in front of the Union Hall (?) building.
Again, all the more reason to call it such. 😀
Really thought they had third. Esp with the harp and singing.
A fun time can't wait. Hi Captain❄⛄🎠🐧
Thanks Captain This was such a great video absolutely loved it Happy New Year Captain and family
Cap, can you scoot down to Mighty Mick's for a building renovation update?And 1818 Tusculum, please. Peace from London ❤
Best thing about this is ... hardly any of these guys are full time professional musicians. They're plumbers, bricklayers, cops, etc. True amateurs ...
@8:39 I found Seth Rollins! 😂😂
Grew up in West Chester watching the parade every year. I do miss the old style Mummers where it was more about that music and less about the theatrics. Still all in all the best new years parade.🤗
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
One of the most enjoyable videos I have ever seen on RUclips, great job. I used to go to the parade in the 80s and 90s, it brought back some good memories. They even played some Rush at ruclips.net/video/yUXmJF3fQr0/видео.htmlsi=OILdXKcPxqGC24WX&t=470 👍La Villa Strangiato!
Judges checked out after the first 5 bands this year. Not just Ferko but Avalon, Greater Kensington and Polish American all ranked lower this year despite putting on better shows than last year. New ideas were punished. Maybe the SBA should replace some judges.
I felt horrible for Polish America. They are my OG squad and they made me a fan of string bands in the 80’s. If you see their show they had a prop door fall down. They were having problems with that elevator all day. It was such a cool idea they always sound good. They will have an incredible comeback next year . Greater Kensington was amazing. Ferko never sounded better. Avalon was so creative. South Philly and Quaker City are on another level. Can’t wait for next year
Damn, they let Gary Barbera out of prison? 😂
A mixture of pagan, Christian, queer, bizarre, macabre, fun, cheer, carnival, Alice in Wonderland, Mario, Mardi Gras and who knows what else, but good music
7th place is not justified, this was a top 3….ROBBED of a podium placement!
Judging this year was frankly an embarrassment. Not just for Ferko - Greater K, Polish American and Avalon all placed lower than 2022. Did they just check out after the first few bands?
Where's Seth Rollins?
Mummers all the way. 👍👏👏