For James Wolfinger Sr., the Mummers Parade is more than a cherished New Year's tradition; it's a family legacy. New Year's Day 2025 will mark Wolfinger's 40th year in costume. This year, with the Fralinger String Band, it's made even more special by a first-time marcher joining him — his 14-year-old son, James Wolfinger Jr.

For over a century, Philadelphians have rung in the new year with the colorful, quirky, and uniquely local tradition of the Mummers Parade. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, more than 10,000 Mummers from the Fancy,

The 125th Mummers Parade will strut down Broad Street on New Year's Day. Here's everything you need to know — from road closures to tickets.

The bulk of the road closures, however, are scheduled for New Year's Day. Broad Street will shutter between South Penn Square and Washington Avenue from 7 a.m. until the parade concludes. The rest of the restrictions start at 3 a.m. Wednesday and will lift after the event ends:

The broadcast may be accessed via antenna on channels 2 and 69, or via cable and satellite through XFINITY, Fios, Service Electric Cable TV, Direct TV Satellite, Blue Ridge Cable TV and Dish Network Satellite. The parade may be streamed through the WFMZ+ and Zeam apps on Roku, Firestick, Apple TV and Apple and IOS devices.

The Mummers Parade kiced off at 9 a.m. Wednesday. City officials encourage spectators to ditch their cars and use public transportation to get to the parade route. For more, visit our guide to the 2025 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia.

The Mummers Parade is a tradition that runs deep for many Philadelphians. What was created as a punch line has lived on for decades, on social media, the runway, and the red carpet. Jocelyn Wildenstein,