In Pictures: Easter celebrations in New York City

The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival is a New York tradition that dates back to the middle of the 1800s. This year, the heart of Manhattan saw an explosion of colours as New Yorkers attended services at one of the Fifth Avenue churches and paraded their flamboyant headgear and costumes, much to the delight of onlookers.

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Mar 28, 2016, 10:53 AM

People show off their Easter finery as they walk down Fifth Avenue in New York City, on March 27, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

Easter bunny inspired costumes are a common sight during the annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival in New York City, on March 27, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

People take part in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival along Fifth Avenue in New York City, on March 27, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Todd Auslinder holds his dog Heidi during the Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival along Fifth Avenue, on March 27, 2016 in New York City. PHOTO: AFP

A young girl takes part in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival along Fifth Avenue in New York City, on March 27, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

A man parades his blue-themed costume outside St. Patrick's Cathedral on Easter Sunday in New York City, on March 27, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

A woman shows off her Easter finery as she walks down Fifth Avenue in New York City, on March 27, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

A woman decks out in Easter finery as she parades along Fifth Avenue in New York City, on March 27, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

People and dogs attend the Easter Sunday Parade outside St. Patrick's Cathedral on Easter Sunday in New York City, on March 27, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

Patricia Rubye and Daniel Rubye sit during the Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in New York City, on March 27, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

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