New York City 40th Annual April Fools’ Day Parade

This year marks an extraordinary milestone—the 40th Anniversary of Joey Skaggs’ legendary New York City April Fools’ Day Parade. For four bold and unapologetic decades, this satirical spectacle has marched through the heart of Manhattan, eviscerating the most absurd social, cultural, and political figures and events of the times with outrageous floats and unrelenting mockery.

The public is invited to create outrageous floats and dress up as look-alikes in colorful costumes to reflect the folly of the nuttiest politicians, crooked corporate leaders, silly celebrities, and whoever else has been a total fool in the past year. Everyone can participate, in or out of costume, with or without floats.

Floats should be no wider than 10 feet and no longer than 30 feet and can be self-propelled, towed, pushed or pulled. Customized bicycles, tricycles, baby carriages, and helium balloons are welcome. Whether you march with us or simply gawk from the sidelines, your laughter and participation affirm what we’ve known all along—sometimes, the only sane response to madness is satire.

Full information is here: https://www.amny.com/entertainment/things-to-do/new-york-city-april-fools-day-parade-prepares-satirical-celebration/  and here: https://aprilfoolsdayparade.com