- Mummers String Band Competition rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31 at Lincoln Financial Field.
- Event was postponed on New Year’s Day because of dangerous weather and injuries.
- Philadelphia’s centuries-old parade traditions continue to draw crowds and preserve local culture.
- Watch coverage and video of the rescheduled show: https://open.video/video/0wDFa4C4atM
H2: Rescheduled show moves to Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia’s annual Mummers String Band Competition, delayed on New Year’s Day by hazardous winter weather that caused injuries and forced a postponement, will now take place Saturday, Jan. 31 at Lincoln Financial Field. Organizers announced the date after public safety concerns forced officials to halt the competition during the 125th Official Mummer’s Day Parade.
Broad Street, the traditional parade route, remains central to the city’s celebrations, but moving the string band competition to a stadium setting gives organizers more control over crowd safety and logistics. Lincoln Financial Field — home to the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles — offers covered facilities, wider concourses and better emergency access than street locations during severe weather.
H3: Why the move matters
The Mummers Parade is the oldest folk parade in the United States and a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s New Year celebrations. The string band competition is one of the event’s most popular attractions, combining elaborate costumes, choreographed routines and original music.
Postponing to Jan. 31 at lincoln financial field ensures performers and spectators can enjoy the show safely while preserving the spirit and pageantry that define the Mummers tradition. The decision also reflects lessons from past large-scale public events in the city where inclement weather or public-safety concerns required quick changes.
H3: A tradition rooted in history
Philadelphia’s parade culture stretches back centuries. The Mummers Parade traces elements of its tradition to 17th-century settlers and took its modern, city-organized form in 1901. Other notable city parades — from St. Patrick’s Day (dating to 1771) to Thanksgiving processions and veterans’ ceremonies — highlight how public celebrations are woven into Philadelphia’s civic life.
The Liberty Loans Parade of 1918 and other historic gatherings remind city leaders of the balance between celebration and public health. Organizers emphasize that rescheduling the string band competition aims to protect participants and fans while continuing a long-running cultural tradition.
H2: What to expect on Jan. 31
Attendees should check official Mummers Parade and Lincoln Financial Field channels for updated entry guidelines, seating and transport information. Public transit routes and security checkpoints may be adjusted for the stadium event.
Expect typical string band elements: elaborate costumes, synchronized dance, brass-heavy scores and the theatrical flair that makes the Mummers a unique Philadelphia experience. Families, returning attendees and visitors are likely to find expanded concessions and shelter inside the stadium.
H4: Watch and follow
Embedded video coverage of the rescheduled competition is available here: https://open.video/video/0wDFa4C4atM
Organizers and local media will publish final schedules and performer lineups in the days before the event. For the latest updates, follow official Mummers Parade channels and Lincoln Financial Field’s announcements.
Whether held on Broad Street or in a stadium, Philadelphia continues to show why parades are central to the city’s identity — combining history, community and a willingness to adapt when the elements demand it.
Image Referance: https://broadandliberty.com/2026/01/14/michael-thomas-leibrandt-even-the-elements-cant-stop-philadelphia-from-parading/
