The string band competition didn't take place on New Year's Day, due to weather concerns, but it will now occur on Jan. 31 at ...

The event that's held annually during the parade was canceled this year because of 30-60 mph gusts of wind on New Year's Day.

The 2026 String Band Spectacular, the official judged competition event of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association, ...

A rescheduled date for the Mummers string band competition has been announced after dangerous winds on New Year's Day ...

While the postponement of the Mummers’ string band competition could have put a damper on an otherwise joyous New Year’s Day in Philadelphia, the string bands may have gotten a sweeter prize out of ...

High winds destroyed props and caused injuries to club members during morning setup, said Sam Regalbuto, president of the ...

The City of Philadelphia confirms its working with the Mummers organization to reschedule the string band competition after it was supended for the first time in 125 years due to dangerously high ...

Mother Nature had her say and disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade in 2026. Officials say high winds blew around the bands' props on Thursday. The Philadelphia Mummers Parade said the String Band ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. High winds caused issues during setup and damaged sets and costumes during the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Philadelphia ...

As their annual parade continues through Philadelphia, the Mummers suspended their String Band competition on Thursday due to powerful winds in the region. “Due to weather concerns, sustained 30 MPH ...

Organizers have announced a new date for the Mummers String Band competition after dangerous wind conditions forced the event ...