Mummers on New Years Day

Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 2009: "Think thousands of (mostly) straight, (largely) working class, white Philadelphia guys channelling gay pride day, Mardi Gras and Liza Minelli in Vegas."--Melissa Dribben, Philadelphia Inquirer.

Fancy Brigades:


















The mummer's strut:

Comic Brigades:



































































































String bands:




















































































Off the parade route: