01.03.2008

Mummers On National TV commends SuperStation WGN for their efforts in bringing the Mummers Parade the country.  Although they are over 700 miles from Philly, they made every attempt to cover the parade and to give us 4 hours of their airtime.  No one can control the weather and truth be told, the parade could have been canceled and people around the country would have seen nothing again this year. 

No, we didn’t get to see the String Bands but we were treated to the Comics and Fancies.  …And I enjoyed the 4 hours I was able to see. 

We must remember we hadn’t seen any of the parade since The Travel Channel stopped showing it in the early ‘90s. 

Since beginning the campaign we have been told it wouldn’t happen by many well-known people…and it is happening!  We had 2 hours for a few years and then it was extended to 3 hours last year and yes, it was rained out.  This year we were offered 4 hours and because of the weather delay we missed the String Bands.  Maybe next year if SuperStation WGN is able, they will add another hour or two but again we have to thank them for all they have been able to do to bring the parade to the country.

Mark Mills

Mummers On National TV

Campaign Organizer