Easter Promenade has South Street hopping
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On stilts, Dale Varga waves to the crowd that lined South Street for the annual Easter Promenade in South Philadelphia. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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From left: Noodle and Diva, owned by Anthony Smith, won the best-dressed pet category. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Edward Coleman poses in his Easter attire while sporting a pair of rabbit ears. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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The Philadelphia Freedom Band marches along South Street. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Parade veteran Henri David (center) poses for photos, while Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenny adjusts his rabbit ears. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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A contingent of a half dozen rabbits do the bunny hop along South Street. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Hula Hoop performer Jennifer Alvarez entertains the South Street crowds. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Benjamin Nguyen holds his son, Levi, aloft to view the parade. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Families line South Street from 5th Street to Headhouse Square. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Nace Mullen III examines an Easter egg he found in his gift basket while awaiting the judging for the best-dressed boys, 2-to-5-year-old, category. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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The first contestant in the best-dressed girl, 2-to-5-year-old category, walks onto the stage. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Crowds gather around the judging stage at Headhouse Square to watch the best-dressed contest. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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From left: Philadelphia sisters Heidi, Marsha, and Fran Connolly, watch the best-dressed contestants. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Winner of the boys' best-dressed, 2-to-5-year-old, contest, Marcus Henry, was held aloft to receive his prize. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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The contestants in the best-dressed woman category line the stage. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Celebrants dressed in their Easter finery filled South Street on Sunday for the 86th Philadelphia Easter Promenade.
They were greeted by thousands who lined the route, which began at 5th Street and ended in Headhouse Square. The scene was bathed in bright sunlight as temperatures climbed into the 80s.
Jewelry designer and party thrower Henri David, outlandishly costumed, led the promenade, which featured the Philadelphia Freedom Band followed by a half-dozen costumed rabbits doing the bunny hop.
After the promenade, a best-dressed contest was held in Headhouse Square featuring categories that included best-dressed children, men, women, and pets. An Easter egg hunt followed the contest.
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