How Do You See The New York Easter Parade?
If you happen to be in New York City on Easter Sunday, don’t be surprised to see a large gathering of people decked out in their finery strolling down the street. The annual Easter Parade in New York runs along Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th streets and features music, animals, clowns and plenty of Easter bonnets. Study a map of New York City and mark the parade route with a highlighter. If you are going to see the parade in person, you will want to decide which part of the route will become your “home base.” You may want to be among large crowds in the middle of Rockefeller Center or you might decide to find a spot close to a public restroom. Arrive at Fifth Avenue very early in the morning to secure your group a spot from which to see the parade. Some parade-goers even camp out overnight to make sure they will catch the beginning of the parade at 10 a.m. Wear or bring warm clothing to the parade. New York at Easter-time is often still gripped by wintry weather. Hats, winter coats and
