Although many Easter celebrations were cut short this year because of the coronavirus pandemic and safety protocols, the traditional Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival still went ahead, albeit digitally.
A physical Easter Mass was allowed, however, with St. Patrick’s Cathedral being filled to 50 percent capacity to comply with social distancing measures.
Despite this being the second year in a row that celebrations have been curtailed by COVID, people still managed to have fun – and Sputnik has selected some of the most eye-catching images.
A woman attends the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, in New York City, US, 4 April 2021.
A man in a bunny costume participates during the Easter Bonnet parade on Fifth Avenue in midtown on 4 April 2021 in New York City.
People wearing costumes attend the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, in New York City, US, 4 April 2021.
A woman holds her dog as she attends the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, in New York City, US, 4 April 2021.
People attend the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, in New York City, US, 4 April 2021.
A participant attends the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, in New York City, US, 4 April 2021.
People wearing costumes attend the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, in New York City, US, 4 April 2021.
People wearing costumes attend the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, in New York City, US, 4 April 2021.
A man wears an Easter costume during the Easter Bonnet parade on Fifth Avenue in midtown on 4 April 2021 in New York City.
A woman carries dogs in costume during the Easter Bonnet parade on Fifth Avenue in midtown on 4 April 2021 in New York City.
