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2014 Philly Mummers Parade

Mummers strut their stuff for the annual New Year's Day parade in Philadelphia. The Mummers Parade is believed to be the nation's oldest folk festival, featuring string bands, floats and outrageous costumes.

Gene Bloemker, of the Happy Tappers (right) sings along with the song "YMCA"  along with choreography for he and his fellow comics for their performance of "Not your average Village People"  during the Mummers Parade on Jan. 1, 2014. ( MICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer )
Gene Bloemker, of the Happy Tappers (right) sings along with the song "YMCA" along with choreography for he and his fellow comics for their performance of "Not your average Village People" during the Mummers Parade on Jan. 1, 2014. ( MICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer )Read more
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