The Philadelphia Mummers Quaker City String Band entertained Galveston Island residents and visitors with a traditional performance on Ships Mechanic Row in front of the Tremont House Hotel on Friday. Listen: RealPlayer  MP3

Captain Bob Shannon announced that it would be his last year to lead the band and introduced Charles Roetz, Sr., the new captain.

The Mummers will be a major feature of the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade.

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