Best Wishes for the New Year

A Happy New Year photo for the Vintage Photos Theme Park.

Handwritten message on the back of the photo: "Best Wishes for the New Year, Frank Schluth."

I believe that this photo shows Mr. Schluth dressed in a costume for the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. As Wikipedia explains, "The Mummers Parade is held each New Year's Day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. . . . Local clubs (usually called 'New Years Associations') compete in one of four categories (comics, fancies, string bands, and fancy brigades). They prepare elaborate costumes and moveable scenery, which take months to complete." For addional information and recent photos, see the Philadelphia Mummers Parade Web site.

Best wishes to all my Ipernity friends for a happy and healthy New Year!