For James Wolfinger Sr., the Mummers Parade is more than a cherished New Year's tradition; it's a family legacy. New Year's Day 2025 will mark Wolfinger's 40th year in costume. This year, with the Fralinger String Band, it's made even more special by a first-time marcher joining him — his 14-year-old son, James Wolfinger Jr.

For over a century, Philadelphians have rung in the new year with the colorful, quirky, and uniquely local tradition of the Mummers Parade. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, more than 10,000 Mummers from the Fancy,

The Mummers Parade kiced off at 9 a.m. Wednesday. City officials encourage spectators to ditch their cars and use public transportation to get to the parade route. For more, visit our guide to the 2025 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia.

Every performance by the Fancy Brigades in the Mummers Parade is carefully crafted and the effort behind them is heartfelt.

The bulk of the road closures, however, are scheduled for New Year's Day. Broad Street will shutter between South Penn Square and Washington Avenue from 7 a.m. until the parade concludes. The rest of the restrictions start at 3 a.m. Wednesday and will lift after the event ends:

The 125th Mummers Parade will strut down Broad Street on New Year's Day. Here's everything you need to know — from road closures to tickets.

It's the third year that 69 WFMZ and MeTV2 are the exclusive home to watch the Mummers Parade. You can watch it all on WFMZ-TV, WFMZ.com. the free 69News App, as well as MeTV2 via TV antenna. The parade's broadcast will reach Wilkes-Barre and New York City.

The Mummers Parade is a tradition that runs deep for many Philadelphians. What was created as a punch line has lived on for decades, on social media, the runway, and the red carpet. Jocelyn Wildenstein,