Philadelphia Mummers protest Covid cancellation of New Year's march
by Associated Press in Philadelphia from US news | The Guardian on (#5CAKR)
- Traditional event stopped but some celebrate anyway
- City spokeswoman decries some marchers' lack of masks
Scores of costumed performers took to the streets of their south Philadelphia stomping grounds for a New Year's celebration of Mummers tradition, far from the customary parade route and despite official cancellation of the annual event and a ban on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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