As the City of Brotherly Love gears up to boldly strut into 2025, it's time to plan your viewing of the annual Mummers Parade, an eclectic and colorful tradition that has decked the streets of Philadelphia every New Year's Day since the dawn of the 20th century. For those eager to secure a spot along the festive route, tickets for bleacher seating are currently on sale. Get ready to watch the Mummers' elaborate costumed performances and boisterous clowning right in the heart of the city.

The parade is set to kick off at 9 a.m. on January 1, traipsing from City Hall southward down Broad Street to Washington Avenue. According to FOX 29, the Fancy Brigade Finale will take center stage with shows at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. If you're not able to make it downtown or prefer the comfort of your own home, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia will be broadcasting the festivities live, ensuring nobody misses a moment of this Philly spectacle.

For out-of-towners and those unfamiliar with the ins and outs of Philadelphia's streets, be mindful of road closures and parking restrictions ahead of the celebrations. As detailed by PHL17, parking is strictly prohibited from 6 p.m. on December 29 through 6 p.m. January 2, on the west side of 15th Street from Arch Street to Ranstead Street. Further road closures on 15th Street and Market Street ensure smooth sailing for parade setup and safety, so plan your travel accordingly.

If you're itching to grab tickets for this time-honored event, they're available for purchase at the Independence Visitor Center or by ringing up 1-800-537-7676. Although it's too late to have them shipped to your doorstep in time for the event, you can still pick them up at the visitor center through December 31, as mentioned by CBS News Philadelphia. Keep in mind, if you're looking to make a last-minute decision on the day itself, the visitor center will be closed on New Year's Day.

Whether you're planning to brave the jubilant crowds or to simply tune in from your cozy living room, Philadelphia's Mummers Parade promises to once again be a vibrant and exuberant welcoming of the new year.