The press conference was held at the Haddon Township PATCO Station to promote the use of public transportation for the parade. “Aside from the economic benefits, this will be a new tradition that will give us all the opportunity to have some fun with our friends and family.” “Camden County and its municipalities have so much to offer, and the String Band Parade will give us a much-needed boost in tourism and business traffic,” Bianco Bezich said. Haddonfield Mayor Colleen Bianco Bezich shared similar sentiments. “We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the parade as we expect it to attract thousands of people who will in turn dine, shop and visit our local small businesses.” “Haddon Township and its surrounding communities are bustling with exceptional local businesses who rely on events like the string band parade to bring in revenue,” said Haddon Township Mayor Randy Teague. This daylong event will continue to highlight the county as a destination and deliver a boost to the local economy. “Our organization is so excited to bring this wonderful tradition over to Camden County and put a new spin on something that so many of us from the Philadelphia/South Jersey area hold near and dear to our hearts.”Īfter the parade ends string bands will continue to play outside sponsored establishments throughout Haddon Township. “The Philadelphia Mummers Parade has a rich history here in the region as it’s the oldest continuous folk parade in the nation, dating back to 1901,” said Sam Regalbuto, president of the Philadelphia String Band Association. The event will feature food, games and music from 15 participating string bands that will perform in a parade down Haddon Avenue. We expect the String Band Parade to become a staple here in our community for years to come.” “This will be an exciting event that will not only stimulate our local economy but will provide some fun for our residents and their families.
“We are thrilled to bring the magic of the Philadelphia Mummers over the bridge to Camden County,” said Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. (Haddon Township, NJ) – On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners joined Haddon Township Mayor Randy Teague, Haddonfield Mayor Colleen Bianco Bezich and members of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association to promote the upcoming inaugural string band parade that will be held on Saturday, April 29.
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