PHILADELPHIA - New Year's Day is just days away and while this year's Mummers Parade was canceled back in the summer, there's still concern from city officials that a South Philly party may still go on.The Mummers are urging people to stay home, but thousands have responded to an unsanctioned event on Facebook promoting a so-called "Mummers/New Year's Day Peaceful Protest against Mayor Kenney."The reaction by neighbors is mixed, however, the mayor makes it clear that any gathering during the pandemic is unsafe."I was in the Mummers Parade for over 30 years.
My tradition in life growing up and I'm disappointed we're not going to have it either, but it's not more important than your health," Kenney said. "The people who protest New Year's.
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