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Members of the Polish American String band perform during the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia, Saturday, Jan. 1.

Mummers Parade has ushered in New Year's for over 100 years in Philadelphia

When I think of New Year's Day, the Rose Parade, which got its start in 1890, is one of the first things that comes to mind, but apparently the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia has been around for over 100 years. Read more about the Mummers Parade here.

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