annual new year s day stroll in philadelphia decked out in colorful costumes. they put on a show for thousands along the parade routes. it s the first time they came down. their dad s in it for the first time. i think he s crazy. the mardi grasesque event is over 100 years old. it s believed to be the oldest fo folk festival in the country. wedding nuptials and family reunions were among the festivities in the 124th rose pole parade. a military man surprised his wife and child with a reunion, and there was also a wedding on top of the love float. and finally, thousands of thrill seekers took the dare to keep the new year s day tradition going. they charged the icy waters off coney island dressed in nothing more than their skivvies and a bathing suit for the annual polar plunge. the temperatures were in the 30s when the event began. well, new year s day college football.