"Sunday best gets new meaning during this annual procession, wherein participants show off elaborately constructed hats—we’re talking noggin-toppers shaped like the NYC skyline or the Coney Island Cyclone, not just a boring old fedora. The tradition started in the mid-1800s, when high-society ladies would promenade in their Easter finery after church, and has since evolved into a showcase for chapeau artistry. '[We] design and make hats that are runway-worthy,' says Ellen Christine of the Milliners Guild, who adds that the group starts planning months in advance for its appearance in the parade. Anyone with a hat can join the festivities, though less creative types can still gawk at the sartorial displays (people—and, occasionally, dogs—often come out in costumes as elaborate as their hats). Fifth Ave from 49th St to 57th St (no phone). Sun 24 10am–4pm; free" (Time Out New York).
The Easter Parade 1900
Easter Bunny Topiary in Rockefeller Center
St. Patrick's Cathedral
The "Easter Bunny" at the Easter Parade
Eggs in the window at Burberry on 5th Avenue
"The Roses" by Will Ryman on Park Avenue, now through May 31st
