There’s nothing like experiencing the 2026 Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Mummers Parade in person! Hearing the music echo down Broad Street and seeing the vibrant costumes up close as the city rings in the New Year.

The Parade begins at 9 a.m. at City Hall and continues south along Broad Street to Washington Avenue, wrapping up around 7 p.m. You can enjoy the performances anywhere along the route, with great viewing spots at 17th & Market, and along Broad Street at Sansom, Pine, and Carpenter Streets.

For the best view of the judging performances, reserved bleacher seating is available on the west side of City Hall at Dilworth Plaza. Tickets for this area can be purchased in person at the Philadelphia Independence Visitor Center (6th & Market Streets) or online at phlvisitorcenter.com.

If you arrive early, don’t miss a behind-the-scenes look at the String Bands as they warm up and make final preparations. Beginning at 11 a.m., visitors can visit the staging areas along Market Street (17th–21st Streets) and JFK Boulevard (17th–20th Streets) to see the musicians tune up and perfect their routines before showtime.

Whether you choose a bleacher seat at City Hall or a curbside spot anywhere along Broad Street, you’ll be part of a Philadelphia tradition that’s been dazzling crowds for 125 years.