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04/29/2026

📍 Location Update: Caribbean Dance Craze

Please note the new location for the Caribbean Dance Craze workshop on May 9:

➡️ South Philly Vikings Hall
1815 S. 11th St, Philadelphia

All other details remain the same. We’ll see you there for a fun, high-energy morning of dance and music.

🎟 Free and open to all
🔗 https://www.mummersmuseum.org/fomc/

04/28/2026

The Mummers Museum is excited to feature the Hueyxolotl Aztec Dancers at our Festival of Many Colors on May 17!

Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and community.

04/28/2026

Helen Hall, lovingly known as “Honey” to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at Pennsylvania Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family.
Born on April 29, 1951, to the late Michael and Helen (née Clarke) Siderio, Honey was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. She cher...

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04/27/2026

Paulina Antoinette DeMarco Davis, 67, a proud South Philadelphian, devoted public servant, and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 27, 1958, to the late Medoro and Nellie (née Sakowski) DeM...

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04/27/2026

James J. Marren, lovingly known as Jim to family and friends, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026 leaving behind his longtime companion Louise Fiammetta and a host of loving friends. Jim had a special place in his heart for those who had been incarcerated and was active with Prisoner Visitation ...

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04/27/2026

Your City, Your Budget 🏙️💬

Join Mark Squilla, Kenyatta Johnson, Quetcy Lozada and Michael Driscoll for a Neighborhood Budget Town Hall!!

📅 April 30th | 🕕 6–7:30 PM
📍 Mummers Museum

Come share your vision, ask questions and be part of shaping the city’s future. Open to the public—your voice matters! 💛

📲 Learn more at PHLCouncil.com/Budget2027

04/27/2026

The Mummers Museum will host the Festival of Many Colors, a free outdoor celebration highlighting three of Philadelphia’s cultural traditions, on Sunday, May 17, from noon to 6 p.m. outside the Mummers Museum.

The free festival brings together the Mummers, Philly Caribbean Carnival and Carnaval de Puebla en Philadelphia for an afternoon of music, dance and activities. Attendees can expect food trucks, craft vendors and family-friendly programming throughout the day.

Live performances will begin at noon with the Philadelphia Pan Stars Steel Orchestra. The lineup continues with Hueyxolotl Aztec Dancers at 1 p.m., the Quaker City String Band at 2 p.m., Trinidadian-American soca artist Anika Berry at 3 p.m., New Sound Brass Band at 4 p.m., and Banda La Poblanita with Danza Tonantzin at 5 p.m.

04/24/2026

Thomas G. Murray, lovingly known as “Buteye” to his family and friends, formerly of Grays Ferry, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children.

Born on October 12, 1966, to the late Tommy and Cass (née McGarvey) Murray, Tom spent most of his life in So...

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04/23/2026

Alicia A. Dzindzio passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born on November 1, 1985, to Stanley and Shirley (née Sviben) Dzindzio and was a longtime resident of Deptford, New Jersey.
Alicia was a graduate of Gloucester County College, where she earned her de...

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04/22/2026

Carol Dolores Marcovecchio passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, at the Thomas Jefferson Neuroscience Building, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 17, 1969, to Arthur and the late Dolores (née Smith) Lentine, Carol was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia.
A proud gradu...

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04/21/2026

Cesar A. Riega, lovingly known as Rico to family and friends. Peacefully passed away on April 17, 2026 at the Vitas, surrounded with the love of his family. Born on July 23, 1972 in the Bronx, New York to Augusto and Margarita (nee: Perez) Riega and was raised between the Bronx and Philadelphia. He ...

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04/20/2026

💃 Dance Like a Fancy Brigade — April 21

Ever wondered what it feels like to perform on the big stage on New Year’s Day?

Join Andrea Kenney for a high-energy, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn group choreography in the style of a Mummer Fancy Brigade — and get a true taste of what it takes to put on a show at the Convention Center.

Andrea brings years of experience as:
✨ Creative Director of Philly Phresh Dance Crew
✨ Choreographer for South Philly Vikings & Quaker City String Band
✨ 28-year member of the South Philly Vikings

Step into the movement, the precision, and the energy that define one of Philadelphia’s most iconic traditions.

📅 Tuesday, April 21
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Mummers Museum — 1100 S 2nd St, Philadelphia
🎟 Free and open to all

Part of the Festival of Many Colors.

🔗 Register: https://www.mummersmuseum.org/fomc/