Philadelphia Police said officers will be on patrol throughout the city on New Year's Day, including along the Mummers Parade route, after a suspected terror attack in New Orleans.

For over a century, Philadelphians have rung in the new year with the colorful, quirky, and uniquely local tradition of the Mummers Parade. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, more than 10,000 Mummers from the Fancy,

The Mummers Parade kiced off at 9 a.m. Wednesday. City officials encourage spectators to ditch their cars and use public transportation to get to the parade route. For more, visit our guide to the 2025 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia.