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Uptown String Band

A Mummers string band that practices in Langhorne, Bucks County, and marches in Philadelphia's New Year's Day parade. Its Tuesday rehearsals are at Uptown Hall, which it also manages as a rental venue, and it hosts public community events there.

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What they do

Join as a dancer, musician, marshal or aide, or walk in on a Tuesday night to watch rehearsal. Members also march in the New Year's Day parade.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone

When and where

Music rehearsals at Uptown Hall on Tuesdays, 8 to 10 pm. Prop and scenery sessions on Sundays, 11 am to 2 pm, at an annex in Fairless Hill, Pennsylvania, starting in October. The band marches in Philadelphia's New Year's Day parade each January 1.

Days
Tuesday and Sunday
Times
Daytime, Evening
Season
Winter

Uptown Hall (Tuesday music rehearsals)

Meets outside the city and serves Philadelphia.

Address
831 Avenue D, Langhorne, PA 19047

Annex in Fairless Hill (props and scenery, Sundays)

Meets outside the city and serves Philadelphia.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Walk in on a Tuesday between 8 and 10 pm at Uptown Hall to watch rehearsal, or fill out the Join Us form on the band's website with your name, email and membership type..

You can just show up. No sign up needed.

What to expect

Tuesday rehearsal runs from 8 to 10 pm at Uptown Hall in Langhorne, and visitors can walk in to watch. Musicians take a short music test with the music director once they feel ready, and dancers' level is set by working with the drill director. Marshals and aides go over their requirements with the chief marshal, and current members range from about 12 to 75. The page gives no dues.

Tips for your first visit

  • Uptown Hall is in Langhorne, Bucks County, and has two full size parking lots, so plan the drive.
  • Come between 8 and 10 pm on a Tuesday to see the music rehearsal.
  • If you play, bring your instrument for the music test. The band lists saxophone, banjo, accordion, upright bass and percussion.
  • If you do not play, ask about dancer, marshal or aide roles. The Join Us form also offers a social member option.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Visitors can walk in on Tuesday nights to watch, and the Join Us form is a clear way to start. Musicians take a music test and dancers are placed by the drill director, so the first role depends on skill..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Dues and fees are not published on the site.
How often
About once a week

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium
  • Official Mummers Parade lineup, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Name, Status, Last sign of life, Sign of life url
  • uptownstringband.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Location, First step, Contacts, Status, Last sign of life
  • uptownstringband.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Schedule, First step, Requirements, Contacts, What to expect, First visit tips
  • uptownstringband.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Location, First visit tips

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