PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia’s storied string band rivalry will get its own prime-time spotlight later this month when the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association stages the 2026 String Band Spectacular at Lincoln Financial Field.
The official judged competition for the Mummers String Band Division will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, February 1. The event was created after extreme and unpredictable weather on New Year’s Day damaged production props and forced organizers to postpone the judged portion of the annual parade in the interest of safety.
While the string bands marched and performed during the parade, the competitive judging was delayed to ensure performers could be evaluated under proper conditions…