(7 Apr 1996) English/Nat
Americans celebrated Easter Sunday with a combination of popular and religious events.
In New York, bad weather didn't deter some from turning out to show off handmade Easter bonnets.
Under gloomy skies and in the shadow of Saint Patrick's cathedral, New Yorkers came out to celebrate Easter with their traditional parade down Fifth Avenue.
From the very old to the very young, participants in the procession sported elaborate Easter bonnets that ranged from the elegant to the outlandish.
Plastic Easter eggs and Easter decorations dangled from some hats, while others made a more obscure statement.
Celebrants say that in addition to being a lot of fun, the New York tradition brings people closer together.
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From all over the world, people come, that's what I love, is the spirit you feel only once a year, only on Easter, no other day of the year.
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There's no other place I'd rather be on Easter than on Fifth Avenue. It's the only place to be.
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Along with the children and the bonnets came Easter bunnies some fake, some imaginary, and some real.
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His name is Schizo. Only because I'm always on my hands and knees trying to catch him.
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The parade also included cuddly toys.
In Washington D-C, the nation's capital, a more traditional Easter celebration took place.
At the non-denominational National Cathedral, parishioners celebrated the resurrection of Christ through the Festival Holy Eucharist.
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Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life. Granted we who celebrate the day of the lord's resurrection. CUTAWAY For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures. He acceded into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the father.
SUPER CAPTION: Rev. Ronald Haines, Bishop of Washington
An estimated four thousand people crowded into the cathedral for the service.
Other Washington services included a sunrise sermon at Arlington Cemetery and a service at the national shrine.
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