Quote Originally Posted by CameronCat View Post
Yeah, ya' live around Philly ya' get used to the Mummers. For those outwith the area (or the concept) it's all about glitz, feathers, sequins and over-the-topness. Pick a theme, then overdo it. It's public fun for a day, although the clubs work at it all year.
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I was suprised the parade went off without the usual snowfall, or the traditional weather related rescheduling.

And remember, a Mummer never uses the phrase "Tone it down".