Mummers string band competition coming to Lincoln Financial Field
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Key Points:
- The 2026 String Band Spectacular, the official judged competition of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association, will be held at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, January 31 at 2 p.m.
- The event was rescheduled following the postponement of the New Year's Day competition due to weather damage that destroyed some props used in performances.
- Several injuries occurred on New Year's Day from flying props, including one person hospitalized after being hit in the head by a nail.
- Despite the delay, the string bands still performed their rehearsed routines on New Year's Day.
- Tickets for the rescheduled 2026 String Band Spectacular are currently on sale.
