{"id":186614,"date":"2026-04-05T22:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T22:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/186614\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T22:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T22:02:15","slug":"best-photos-from-the-nyc-easter-parade-and-bonnet-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/186614\/","title":{"rendered":"Best photos from the NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) \u2014 An annual tradition unlike any other drenched Manhattan streets in vibrant colors on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival<\/a> took over Midtown as part of the colorful march down Fifth Avenue to mark Easter.<\/p>\n

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The free-admission parade and festival only asks for one thing: for everyone involved to sport their boldest and strangest hats.<\/p>\n

The tradition began over two centuries ago in the 1870s, immortalized by songwriter Irving Berlin, whose music makes up a large portion of the Great American Songbook.<\/p>\n

The parade ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with festivities kicking off on Fifth Avenue and 49th Street and making its way up to 57th Street.<\/p>\n

If you couldn\u2019t make it to join in on the celebration, below are some of the best photos from the 2026 edition of the Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 APRIL 05: Participants pose during the New York City Easter Bonnet Parade in front of St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral on April 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 APRIL 05: Participants pose during the New York City Easter Bonnet Parade in front of St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral on April 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 APRIL 05: Participants pose during the New York City Easter Bonnet Parade in front of St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral on April 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 APRIL 05: Participants pose during the New York City Easter Bonnet Parade in front of St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral on April 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\"Stanley<\/p>\n

Stanley and his cats Picco and Dale take part in the Easter Bonnet Parade on Fifth Avenue, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo\/Adam Gray)<\/p>\n

\"Chihuahua<\/p>\n

Chihuahua dogs named April Moon and Bianca wear hats during the Easter Bonnet Parade on Fifth Avenue, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo\/Adam Gray)<\/p>\n

\"Phil<\/p>\n

Phil Labossiere and Reed Evins arrive for the Easter Bonnet Parade on Fifth Avenue, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo\/Adam Gray)<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 APRIL 05: Participants pose during the New York City Easter Bonnet Parade in front of St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral on April 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 APRIL 05: Participants pose during the New York City Easter Bonnet Parade in front of St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral on April 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 APRIL 05: Participants pose during the New York City Easter Bonnet Parade in front of St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral on April 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 APRIL 05: Parade participants in costume attend the 2026 New York City Easter Bonnet Parade on April 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

To see the sights and sounds from Mass at St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral on Easter Sunday, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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