It’s official. The 2026 String Band Spectacular — the official judged competition event of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association — is coming to Lincoln Financial Field. 📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026 ⏰ 2:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster: 👉 https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200642BB77F962D Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime Philadelphia tradition. We hope to see you there! UPDATE: Can't make it to Lincoln Financial Field? The competition will be broadcast later in the

Polish American String Band – 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade Theme: Log Jammin’ | Captain: Nick Magenta See more String Band performances and other parade favorites at 👉 https://www.wfmz.com/mummers/ Donate to the Philadelphia Mummers Parade at www.donatemummers.com ❄️ For everyone’s safety, the String Band competition has been postponed due to 30 MPH winds and wind damage to props. There will be no theme performances, props, or judging. Please stay tuned — the date, time, and location of the

What kind of sound do you love from your cello? Dark and warm or bright and clear? 🎻 How much bow weight are you using at the contact point? Closer to the bridge or toward the fingerboard? Have you tried changing speed vs. pressure to see what happens? What gave you a nicer tone? Share below! 👇 #Cello #CelloTips #BeginnerCello #Cellopedia | Cellopedia