The sun was shining on residents, members of the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and the Easter Bunny on Saturday when they gathered downtown to celebrate an annual spring tradition: the Easter Parade.
With warmer temperatures prompting families to leave their homes and enjoy holiday festivities, scores of residents participated in the parade, which is sponsored by the chamber. Members of the organization said there was plenty of fun had by residents, and local businesses did their part to make the celebration a success.
Residents participating in the parade met at 11:45 a.m. at the Bellmore Fire Department headquarters on Pettit Avenue, where children received plastic Easter eggs filled with candy from the chamber. Bellmorites of all ages posed for group photos before the parade began, showing off their Easter bonnets and holiday-themed attire.