NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival 2024

Published on March 31, 2024

NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival 2024 takes place in NYC on March 31.   A brief history The Easter Parade in New York City has a rich history dating back to the 1870s. But after the Civil War, it began its transformation into a street-level red carpet event. Wealthy New Yorkers would take a leisurely stroll down Fifth Avenue following Easter services to showcase their fashionable attire. Dressmakers and milliners would line the streets, producing sketches of the ensembles which would magically appear in department stores within weeks of the holiday. Over time, the parade evolved to include elaborately decorated hats and other festive elements, drawing crowds of locals and tourists alike....