What You Should Know About the Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival
Unlike most New York City Parades, the Easter Parade is a far less organized event. From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. the area along Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th Streets is closed to vehicular traffic, and folks wander the street admiring various Easter Bonnets and Easter outfits. Visitors in town during Easter will enjoy stopping by the area for a bit during the festivities, but seeing the various Easter bonnets and costumed pets is probably only worth a short visit.
Easter Bonnet Festival and Easter Parade Pictures
Some things change, some don't. See what the Easter Parade looked like in 1900 with this photograph of 5th Avenue. This parade doesn't have any floats or marching bands but it is a spectacle nonetheless. From around the world people come to New York City to participate. Outfits range from elegant to outrageous. From outfits accented with live animals to civil war period costumes and the latest high fashions, there is a little bit of everything for the parade viewer.
Easter Services at Nearby Churches
Easter Egg Rolls and Easter Fun for Kids, Easter Brunches and Dinners
