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They are the first new Fancy added to the Parade since [[Hog Island (fancies)|Hog Island]] in 1942. Based in [[Wilmington]], [[Delaware]], they are the first Fancy formed out of state.<ref name=official>[http://www.adelphiafancyclub.org/page/page/4958809.htm Adelphia N.Y.A. website]. Accessed 9 January 2008.</ref> |
They are the first new Fancy added to the Parade since [[Hog Island (fancies)|Hog Island]] in 1942. Based in [[Wilmington]], [[Delaware]], they are the first Fancy formed out of state.<ref name=official>[http://www.adelphiafancyclub.org/page/page/4958809.htm Adelphia N.Y.A. website]. Accessed 9 January 2008.</ref> |
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Fancy Trio |
First prize, Fancy Trio: 2008 |
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King Clown |
First prize, King Clown: 2008 |
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The club placed fourth (out of four) in 2008.<ref>Ron Todt, [[Associated Press]]. [http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/103-01022008-1464361.html "Mummers strut in Philly after rain delay |
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Revision as of 14:25, 9 January 2008
Adelphia New Years Association is a Fancy Mother Club in Philadelphia's annual Mummers Parade, one of two new groups added in 2008.[1] They are named after Adelphia Avenue in Wilmington, where one of the members of the founding family lives. They meet in his garage and his basement serves as their costume shop.[2]
They are the first new Fancy added to the Parade since Hog Island in 1942. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, they are the first Fancy formed out of state.[3]
Record highlights
First prize, Fancy Trio: 2008
First prize, King Clown: 2008 [3]
The club placed fourth (out of four) in 2008.[4]
References
- ^ John Fisher, About.com. Adelphia New Year's Association Photos - 2008 Mummers Parade. Accessed 8 January 2008.
- ^ Becky Bacha, Philadelphia Daily News, 28 December 2007. "Mummers + 2". Accessed 8 January 2008.
- ^ a b Adelphia N.Y.A. website. Accessed 9 January 2008.
- ^ Ron Todt, Associated Press. [http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/103-01022008-1464361.html "Mummers strut in Philly after rain delay "]. Accessed 9 January 2008.