You can watch the Mummers Parade on New Year’s Day either on TV in the Philadelphia region or by streaming it online from almost anywhere.

TV broadcast

For 2026, the Philadelphia Mummers Parade is being carried by local independent stations tied into MeTV2 and WFMZ.

  • WDPN‑TV / MeTV2 (Channel 2 over-the-air in the Philly/Wilmington market) is the primary broadcaster for most cable and satellite viewers in the core area.
  • WFMZ‑TV Channel 69 out of Allentown simulcasts the parade for the Lehigh Valley/Berks region and some Philly‑area systems.
  • Major providers like Comcast, Fios, DirecTV, Dish, Service Electric, Astound, and Blue Ridge carry these channels; exact channel numbers vary, so local listings need to be checked.

Streaming options

If you’re outside the broadcast area (or just prefer streaming), several official options are available.

  • Official livestreams are available at WFMZ.com and WFMZPlus.com, which carry the full parade broadcast.
  • Apps such as WFMZ+ and Zeam, plus aggregators like FrndlyTV, NewsOn, and LocalNow, carry the parade stream on platforms including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and many smart TVs.
  • Mobile viewing is supported via the WFMZ+ app (and in some cases Zeam) on iOS and Android phones and tablets.

When to tune in

Knowing the schedule helps you catch both the street performances and the fan‑favorite divisions.

  • The 2026 Mummers Parade is scheduled to start around 9 a.m. Eastern Time on January 1 in Philadelphia, beginning at City Hall and heading south on Broad Street.
  • The String Band Division typically steps off early afternoon, around 1:30 p.m. Eastern, with performances staggered through the mid‑afternoon.
  • The Fancy Brigade Finale is treated as its own prime‑time show and is set to air at 8 p.m. Eastern on New Year’s night via 6abc’s Localish subchannel and the 6abc website/app.

Tips for a smooth viewing experience

A little prep goes a long way, especially on busy streaming platforms.

  • Download and sign into streaming apps (such as WFMZ+, Zeam, FrndlyTV, or NewsOn) a few days before New Year’s Day so any account or device issues can be fixed early.
  • On the day of the parade, start the stream about 15–20 minutes before the scheduled 9 a.m. kickoff to avoid congestion and last‑second buffering as many viewers log in at once.
  • If you live near Philadelphia or the Lehigh Valley and have an antenna, you can tune directly to Channel 2 (MeTV2) or Channel 69 (WFMZ), which can be more stable than streaming when home internet is crowded.

Extra context and “latest news” angle

The 2026 edition marks the 125th anniversary of the Philadelphia Mummers Parade, which is billed as a free, all‑day New Year’s celebration through Center City and South Philly.

  • Local outlets note the parade’s efforts in recent years to highlight family‑friendly entertainment, large crowds returning after pandemic‑era dips, and ongoing attention to keeping themes culturally sensitive.
  • Fan‑run sites like MrMummer.com and the official parade site publish updated guides each December, so checking them again close to New Year’s is recommended for any last‑minute changes, route tweaks, or broadcast details.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.