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Join the Irish-American String Band and strut your stuff down Broad Street next New Years Mummers' Parade.

Musicians who play saxophones, banjos, violins, accordions, and percussion are always welcome. If you don't play an instrument, you can carry banners in parades.

The band meets Monday nights from 8 to 10 for rehearsal at Saint Charles Knights of Columbus, 1193 Gravel Pike, in Bensalem. For details, visit the band Web site.

Or hire the band to play for your next family reunion or church social. Every gig helps them acquire the expensive costumes and props they need to compete in next year's Mummers' Parade.

• Read interview with IASB Captain Kelly Marie Mahon.