1949 Easter Morning on Fifth Avenue, New York

The video covers the Easter celebrations in New York, highlighting the large attendance at St. Patrick's Cathedral for the Resurrection Liturgy, with 30,000 worshippers attending 8 masses. The Easter parade on 5th Avenue attracted 1.5 million people, turning the traditionally calm stroll into a crowded event. Fashionable attendees, amusing outfits, and children stole the show, while the festive atmosphere was filled with joy and carefree spirit, celebrating springtime and Easter morning.

How many masses were held at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Easter?

• 12

• 10

• 5

• 8

Approximately how many people visited St. Patrick's Cathedral on Easter?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

What was the estimated number of people who attended the Easter parade on 5th Avenue?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 1.5 million

What was a notable feature of the Easter parade on 5th Avenue?

• A calm and quiet atmosphere

• A subway-like crush of people

• A lack of fashionable attire

• A small number of participants

What was the general mood of the parade participants despite their troubles?

• Sad and gloomy

• Happy and carefree

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Worried and anxious