The South Philly Vikings are a non-profit organization that is part of the Philadelphia Mummers. It was founded in 1985 and they first marched as part of the Fancy Brigade Division in 1986. With founder Carmen “Butchie” D’Amato the group had been marching as The South Philly Comics in the comic division and were very successful with a strong core membership.
In its first year, the club took 10th place. The next year, they jumped to a fourth place finish and in 1988, just two short years after they merged with the Original Vikings N.Y.B, the club was awarded their first……first place finish with the groundbreaking performance, “Motor City Motorvation”. They also were one of the first brigades to incorporate women not only as performers, but as full time members in the organization.
2023-2024 Board Members
President – Ronnie Kenney
Vice President – Frankie Del Rossi
Vice President – Fran Caruso
Treasurer – Mark DeJesse
Financial Secretary – Ray Lenhart
Secretary – Nicky Carter
Club Supervisor – Chris Edge
Sgt. At Arms – Jeff Travelina
Sgt. At Arms – Michael Melloni
Captain – Louie Castelli
Co-Captain – Pete D’Amato
Co-Captain – Joey Tursi
Year | Theme | Captain | Place |
2024 | The Magic Mask-Querade | Louie Castelli | 1st |
2023 | Journey To The Hidden Village: A Welcome Celebration | Louie Castelli | 1st |
2022 | It’s Showtime | Louie Castelli | 2nd |
2020 | A Work Of Art | Louie Castelli | 8th |
2019 | The Galactic Circus: Coming To A Planet Near You | Louie Castelli | 1st |