Easter Sunday has
traditionally been the day to bring out
your Spring finery. This tradition lives
on in New York’s Easter Parade, an
annual procession of folks decked out in
their fanciest outfits, which dates back
to the Civil War period. We especially
love to look at the hats – there are
usually some amazingly extravagant
creations among the classic bowlers and
berets.
The parade begins at 49th Street, near Rockefeller
Center and St.
Patrick’s Cathedral (one of the main churches that the parade
participants traditionally attend) and
goes up Fifth Avenue to 57th Street. The festivities kick off at 10 AM
and last until about 4 PM.
