Easter Parade NYC 2025 Was ‘So Gay’

By Fernando Camino–

The 2025 Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in New York City was as gay as ever, according to Fernando Camino, who is the Founder of SuperFriends NYC and represents the San Francisco Bay Times in New York. The events date back to the 1870s and he attended them this year on Fifth Avenue from their start at about 10 am to the late afternoon.

“The Bonnet Festival this year was so gay—in the most colorful, joyful, and fabulous way,” Camino said. “I wore a lavender hat that I made the night before, and it fit right in with all the wild, creative looks on display.”

He added, “From drag queens to rainbow flags, the whole event felt like a celebration of queerness and self-expression. There were so many gay people there, just being themselves, and the energy was pure joy. It was like Easter met Pride, and they threw a party on Fifth Avenue. Being part of it reminded me how vibrant and inclusive New York City can be. I’m so glad I showed up in lavender.”

Camino was especially proud to have met “Helena,” a 103-year-old woman wearing bunny ears and rocking pink and white attire for the occasion.
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