Easter Sunday Best at Paul's Daughter on the Boardwalk. April 4, 2010. Photo © Tricia Vita
Happy Easter and Happy Passover from Coney Island! While Palm Sunday is Coney Island’s season opener, it’s Easter that draws the crowds. If the weather is favorable, as we expect this Sunday–“Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 50s,” according to the National Weather Service–the day can be as busy for the amusement ride and game operators as the Fourth of July.
In 2010, Easter was on April 4th and temps were in the 70s when we snapped these photos of New Yorkers in their Sunday best. The Boardwalk was a People’s Parade on Easter Sunday. Lines were long at ticket booths and rides were jam packed from noon till nearly midnight!
Easter Toddler at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park. April 4, 2010. Photo © Tricia Vita/me-myself-i via flickr
While the kids are off from New York City schools through April 12, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park and Luna Park are open daily for Spring Break, weather permitting. The parks open at 12 noon. Coney Island’s roller coasters–the Cyclone and the Thunderbolt– will be up and running this weekend. Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park has four new family rides, including a Mangels’ Whip inspired Speedway and the retro Scrambler.
Keep an eye out for “Easter fresh” outfits, including bunny headgear!
Easter Brunch at Paul's Daughter on the Boardwalk. Photo © Tricia Vita/me-myself-i via flickr
Easter at Steve’s Grill House on the Boardwalk. April 4, 2010. Photo © Tricia Vita
Bunny Baby in Coney Island. April 4, 2010. Photo © Tricia Vita
Steeplechase Pier on Easter Sunday. April 4, 2010. Photo © Tricia Vita
Steeplechase Pier on Easter Sunday. April 4, 2010. Photo © Tricia Vita
Amusing the Zillion 
It is nice to see that some people still observe the tradition of dressing in a special way on Easter. It’s a pity that it is not commonplace,
Yes, there are families who come to Coney on Easter after church. Will look for some on Sunday! The lovely weather helps. If it’s chilly, everyone is bundled up.