A small group of dissident Philadelphia clowns and their supporters gathered to protest against the cancellation of their annual parade due to public health concerns. The annual Mummers parade, held on New Year’s Day in Philadelphia for more than a century, typically sees musicians and performers dressed in gaudy costumes parading through the city, featuring string band music. After Mayor Jim Kenney canceled the parade due to the coronavirus pandemic, some artists gathered in costumes in protest. City officials distributed pamphlets ahead of the expected protest, reminding residents that the parade was canceled and that they should stay home, but dissidents ignored the directive.
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