Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association
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Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association
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The String Band Division is the musical highlight of the Mummers Parade. The String Bands are known for their happy music and elaborate costuming. | About Us - Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association Skip to content About Us The Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association (PMSBA) is a collection of organizations that are devoted to bringing unique entertainment, music, tradition, and smiles to the community by organizing and participating in the country’s oldest folk parade on New Year’s Day. The String Band Division is the musical highlight of the Mummers Parade. The String Bands are known for their happy music and elaborate costuming. The first String Band participated in the 1901 parade as a novelty. This continued to grow and in 1915 their own division was formed. The string band sound is unique due to the instrumental makeup.
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