10 NEW YEAR DESTINATIONS
MUMMERS PARADE, PHILADELPHIA: THE GETAWAY: Over 100 years old, the Mummers Parade is as much a part of Philadelphia history as the Liberty Bell and cheese steaks. With thousands of dollars in prize money at stake, it's no wonder participants take a full year to design costumes and choreograph routines, both of which are incredibly elaborate.
IN THE PICTURE: Revellers at the Mummers Parade of Jan 2007
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