Mummers Parade canceled, but thousands plan to protest New Year's Day
However, thousands say they are planning to march, rather protest, on New Year's Day. A Facebook group titled "Mummers/New Year's Day Peaceful Protest Against Mayor Kenney" so far has more than 2,600 RSVPs, with more than 8,000 who say they are interested in attending. "Well, I think it's important to remember that the bulk of the Mummers and their organized groups made clear that they weren't going to march this year," said Mayor Jim Kenney during Tuesday's COVID-19 briefing. Kenney asked those that plan to protest to reconsider, but respects their right to. "We'll try to keep them safe. If ...