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vivalavicky t1_j2eg8te wrote

Hey Philly - happy New Year! We’re a mid-30s couple newish to Philadelphia looking to go to our first Mummers Parade. I’ve looked through old posts but haven’t seen anything for 2023. Any tips for our first experience?

We’re taking the regional rail from West Mt Airy. Should we hop off at Suburban or Jefferson station?

I’ve read that we should move away from City Hall to escape the crowds and that the after party is on Two Street. Any other tips on where to go to watch the parade, grab a drink, get a bite to eat?

Thanks for your help and have a safe and fun weekend!

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courageous_liquid t1_j2eug6f wrote

Suburban and you can either walk south or hop on the subway at 15th by going through the tunnels (confusing) or get on the subway by going down the awful stairs at dilworth park next to city hall.

You can look at the parade route and determine where to get off if you take the subway, or just walk and size up where crowds start to wane.

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