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On This Day: April 7, 1985 - First Live Telecast of New York’s Easter Parade Aired

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On This Day: April 7, 1985 - First Live Telecast of New York’s Easter Parade Aired.

On this day April 7, 1985, the New York Easter Parade was broadcast live on television for the first time, bringing one of the city’s most colorful and beloved traditions into homes across the country. For decades, the Easter Parade had been a popular annual event along Fifth Avenue, where thousands turned out dressed in elegant, quirky, and over the top spring fashion especially hats.

The live telecast gave viewers a front row seat to the festivities, complete with interviews, music, and...
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