AND IT WAS COLD THAT DAY. I had my 5mo old Stephen in his snow suit and blankets to keep him warm. We were there from 8am until late afternoon. Thank God my Aunt had a house on Broad Street for eating and bathroom breaks.

I was 5 years old, and living in the Gray's Ferry section of Philadelphia, when this happened. In 1986, I ended up moving next door to the Shannon's in Darby. Their son Bob Jr. went on to be Quaker City's captain. I used to see him, when he came to visit his mom & dad. The whole family was really nice.

Looked great back then!

ahhh yes, i was 20 yrs old! Living at 22nd and Spruce, in my second year at the Hussian School of Art which was located at 13th and Arch!

Now that's the Mummers i remember1 What happened why did they change from the tradition? Miss the old Mummers.

Very patriotic. Good ole Philly!

This is what I remember . Just watched 2023 parade, nothing like this. All theatrics. But good.

I GREW UP WATCH THIS BAND

Over fifty one years now, still going strong!

Just out of curiosity who is the announcer seen on the early part of this video? I know the unseen lady was Connie Ruisin although I heard her call him Roy. What was his last name. I don't think I remember him at all.

I was nine.

Sartorial overkill. One day I will research how all of this started and why this parade took this peculiar turn.

Do you happen to have Palmyra for this year?

1971 Great/ 2018 sucks