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

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.

Weather concerns have snarled Philadelphia’s New Year’s Day plans. The string band competition has been “suspended until further notice,” the Philadelphia Mummers Parade and Philadelphia String Band ...

The Mummers String Band competition is coming to Lincoln Financial Field after high winds canceled it 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 ...

The Eagles may be done, but The Linc will still see performances as the Mummers String Band competition is set to be held ...

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

High winds caused issues during setup and damaged sets and costumes during the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Philadelphia String Band Association President Sam Regalbuto explained why the decision ...

After high winds nixed the judged portion of the Philadelphia Mummers Parade, we now know when and where the postponed ...

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