Credit: PA Internet News Service
The Uptown String Band performed at the storied Philadelphia Mummers Parade on New Year’s Day with a candy-themed spectacle.
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The Middletown Township-based band delighted onlookers with their “Sinfully Sweet Twisted Treats” theme and ended up in sixth place.
Kade Redcliffe, the band’s captain, clinched first place in his category.
The performance featured larger-than-life lollipops and an array of candy-themed set pieces, outfits, and props.
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In an interview with 69 WFMZ and MeTV2, Redcliffe said practice was behind their success.
“We knew what we were doing,” he said, highlighting the practice and hard work that went into the performance.
The Uptown String Band, unique as the only string band based in Bucks County, operates out of the Parkland Fire Company station.
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With a rich history dating back to 1937, the band has become a common sight at local parades and events.
On its website, the band states its mission: “Our goal is simple – to share the mummers experience, one of Philadelphia’s most unique and storied traditions, through personalized performances for individuals, companies, and any town’s event looking for a one-of-a-kind affair.”
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