Easter parade
Definition
A traditional Easter Sunday event, particularly in New York City, where people promenade down Fifth Avenue wearing elaborate hats and spring outfits to celebrate the season.
A 1948 MGM musical film directed by Charles Walters, starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, featuring the Irving Berlin song 'Easter Parade'.
Examples
She spent all week glue-gunning feathers to her hat, only to realize the Easter parade was more about strutting than actual marching.
At the Easter parade, his minimalist baseball cap was the real fashion statement—subtle rebellion amid the towering topiaries.
The family Easter parade devolved into chaos when the dog's chew toy hat outshone everyone's efforts.
Watching the vintage Easter parade footage, he wondered if modern influencers could handle that level of bonnet drama without filters.