mummer

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James "Jim" Donio, a retired Mummer who hosts the television stream of the parade, was instrumental in helping make the trip special for Avril, Fiona said, and he kept in regular contact.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

The Christmas album crooner,honorary Mummer and All-Pro center — how many players have all those titles in their NFL.com bio? — considered walking away at the end of last season.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2023

Kelce had in fact dressed up as a Mummer, a tribute to the traditional Philadelphia New Year’s Day parade in which people wear elaborate costumes and play wind instruments.

From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2023

Before the meal, Chef Alice Ye taught Mummer Jay Polakoff how to make Chinese dumplings as the other diners watched.

From Washington Times • Jun. 24, 2017

Suddenly Mummer popped out right in front of Peter, seemingly from nowhere at all.

From The Burgess Bird Book for Children by Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo)