French Catholic tradition has it that ... It’s now the conclusion of a three-day Easter festival in the town, which this year features a vintage car rally and an 80s night as well as an egg ...

The festival is run by volunteers ... Instead of having an Easter bunny to announce the arrival of Easter, France’s main symbol for the celebration is closer to its religious origins: chocolate ...

Note: The map of the Historic French Quarter Easter Parade and description of its route has been updated. 'Tis the season of Peeps, dyed eggs, lacy bonnets, white rabbits and mimosas. Naturally ...

Easter in France is known to be a rather Catholic celebration ... Some places have even turned their Osterfeuer (Easter bonfire) into local mini-festivals. Other Easter traditions in Germany ...

NEW ORLEANS — The 40th French Quarter Easter Parade is set to roll on Sunday, April 20, at 1 p.m. The celebration starts at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel near St. Louis and Royal Street at 11 a.m ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In New Orleans fashion, a sea of fancy clothes, festive hats and lively revelers filled the streets to celebrate 40 years of the French Quarter Easter Sunday Parade.

The Spanish word for Easter is Pascua. In Italian, it’s Pasqua. French speakers have Pâques. All of these words derive from pascha—both Latin and Greek for Passover, the Jewish festival ...