Philly’s Mummers Parade offers new year a lively welcome

John Righi, 21, of South Philadelphia waves the Jesters flag as his comics move down Broad Street during the 2017 Mummers Parade, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Philadelphia. Nick Magenta, captain of the Polish American String Band, is the character Maleficent on Broad St. during the 2017 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia., on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.