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New York city’s Easter Parade, where spring’s in full bloom

April 01, 2024 05:04 p.m

New York City welcomed a hint of spring, with a bit of warm sun that turned this year’s Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival into a rousing success.

Fifth Avenue was filled with magnificent hat wearers, sauntering up and down 5th Avenue with charm and excitement that rivaled children who might be scouring parks for Easter egg hunts.

People attend the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue in front of St Patrick's Cathedral in New York on March 31, 2024. —AFP photos

A recurring cast of milliners and costumed spectators trading nods with the more casual participants — who found creative ways to create their own grand impressions — was a particular delight to see.

LAST UPDATE: April 01, 2024 05:04 PM

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