Announcing the 2026 String Band Spectacular!
The 2026 String Band Spectacular is the official judged competition event for the String Band Division. The event will take place at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, February 1, 2026.
The 2026 String Band Spectacular was created to ensure that Philadelphia’s String Bands receive the full competitive spotlight they deserve. Unpredictable and extreme weather conditions on New Year’s Day caused damage to production props and made it unsafe to proceed with the String Band competition as originally scheduled. While the String Bands proudly marched and performed during the parade, the judged competition portion was postponed in the interest of safety.
Enter our 50/50 Raffle
In support of the 2026 String Band Spectacular, the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association will conduct a 50/50 raffle leading up to and during the event. Proceeds from the raffle will directly support the production and presentation of the String Band Spectacular, helping ensure the String Bands can compete and perform at the level this historic event deserves.
Ticket purchases and payment processing are handled securely through Zeffy, a third-party fundraising platform. The Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association does not store or process this payment information directly.
