What an absolutely glorious day for an Easter Parade! Not too hot, not too cold, not windy, just sunny and warm. The weather brought out thousands of parade walkers and watchers.
The Easter Parade is unlike any other parade in New York City. There are no restrictions, guidelines, leaders or such. It’s day to parade down Fifth Avenue (well for about 8 blocks) wearing your going-to-church finery, your Easter bonnet. Actually that was the original concept way back when, now there are aspects of it that are circus-like but what do you expect, it IS New York.
Well off to the Parade we went about noon, Peter, my son, Joel and myself. We were dressed up and if I do say so myself, my hat looked great. We had our picture taken, and taken and taken. This really cracked Joel up; He’s a photographer so when person after person asked us if we would pose for a photo, he started taking pictures of people taking our photo!
I didn’t take as many pictures as usual because for some reason, I kept getting my camera tangled up with my pocketbook and the whole situation was awkward. I have a couple to post and hope to have some of Joel’s photos to post tomorrow.
Debbie, Joel and Peter
Yes those are real feathers!
As Yellow as an Easter Peep
Me, Matthew, Michele and Peter "on the Avenue"
Bill Ding and his band of clowns are the security patrol for this blog site. He is a favorite toy from the 50*s. By the way sometimes a blog is just an ego-maniacal stream of conscience.
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You all look so fabulous! Another great hat, Ms. Lori! And that Joel….one of your best creations!!! Gorgeous!
You’re the grandest lady in the Easter parade!!!
Ok, I see you now and you all look fabulous! We went to Carl Schurz Park where all the new babies, pupies, etc. were out and about. It was a truly fabulous Easter!
Whoops, my puppies came out pupies!
Great pictures… thank you for sharing…
You guys look great.