The So, So Cold 2018 Mummers Parade

The Quaker City String Band (Photo courtesy City of Philadelphia)

In a twist on the old hopeful adage, we’ve been hearing the phrase “New Year, Same Me” uttered a lot lately to describe the spirit of 2018 – and Philly’s Mummers sure typify that defiant tone.

Despite some postponement discussions due to the weather — the high on Monday ended up around 20 — the parade marched on as scheduled, with skits mocking everything from LEGOs to Seth Williams to outgoing New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Here, a selection of images that best captured the sub-freezing weirdness and wonder.

Some real leadership from Bob Brady to be out in the cold there with the #Mummers today https://t.co/JX5DIBbOH5 pic.twitter.com/Zi8hCcRNTY

— Jon Geeting (@jongeeting) January 2, 2018

Congrats @SPStringband! #Mummers pic.twitter.com/eDdDqqPNJl

— Phila String Band Association (@PhilaStringBand) January 2, 2018

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