People in costume attend the 2016 New York City Easter Parade on Sunday, March 27, in New York City.
People in costume attend the 2016 New York City Easter Parade on Sunday, March 27, in New York City.
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Two women pose for photographers as the parade makes its way down Fifth avenue.
Two women pose for photographers as the parade makes its way down Fifth avenue.
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The Easter Parade is a New York tradition that dates back to the middle of the 1800s. The social elite would attend services at one of the Fifth Avenue churches and parade their new fashions down the avenue afterward.
The Easter Parade is a New York tradition that dates back to the middle of the 1800s. The social elite would attend services at one of the Fifth Avenue churches and parade their new fashions down the avenue afterward.
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A man wears a bonnet featuring marshmallow bunnies and ducklings.
A man wears a bonnet featuring marshmallow bunnies and ducklings.
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Children show off their Easter finery as a crowd looks on.
Children show off their Easter finery as a crowd looks on.
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Patricia Rubye and Daniel Rubye enjoy a prime seat during the parade.
Patricia Rubye and Daniel Rubye enjoy a prime seat during the parade.
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Bonnets of all varieties adorned the heads of participants.
Bonnets of all varieties adorned the heads of participants.
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Fantastic costumes are intermingled with more traditional Easter attire.
Fantastic costumes are intermingled with more traditional Easter attire.
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Butterflies adorn this yellow bonnet.
Butterflies adorn this yellow bonnet.
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Festive head wear adds to the fun atmosphere.
Festive head wear adds to the fun atmosphere.
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Tom Nickel, Allison and Adrian Devereux, and Jane Pastrana show off their floral-themed Easter clothes as they pose for photographers and members of the public.
Tom Nickel, Allison and Adrian Devereux, and Jane Pastrana show off their floral-themed Easter clothes as they pose for photographers and members of the public.
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Participants pose for a selfie during the parade.
Participants pose for a selfie during the parade.
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Kermit the Frog makes an appearance in this aviation-themed bonnet.
Kermit the Frog makes an appearance in this aviation-themed bonnet.
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An alligator makes this bonnet stand out.
An alligator makes this bonnet stand out.
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Maxwell Kalba and Judth Stuck of West Hempstead, New York, pose for photographers.
Maxwell Kalba and Judth Stuck of West Hempstead, New York, pose for photographers.
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