New York stages Easter spectacle on Fifth
Easter parade fans take part in the 2011 Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival on 5th Avenue in New York City. (April 24, 2011) Credit: Getty Images
NEW YORK — New York is following a tradition the city has kept since the Civil War: the Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue.
Hundreds of people from around the world gathered in midtown Manhattan on Sunday, showing off their Easter hats and finery — along with some zany attire worn by more creative participants.
The parade is really a leisurely stroll up and down Fifth between 49th and 57 streets. It starts in the morning and continues into the late afternoon.
The spectacle centers on St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where a noon Mass is scheduled.
This year’s parade also features activists from the gay community. Two different groups planned to meet in front of the cathedral to honor those who lost their lives because of prejudice.
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