That really big parade on Eastern Parkway for Orthodox Jewish kids: May 18, 2014. 10 AM

whynot_31 · April 2014

As a result of living west of Kingston Ave for the last 10 years, I had only really heard about "a big parade for Orthodox Jewish kids", but never actually witnessed it. Last year, that changed when I saw flyers advertising it.

Despite not being Jewish or a kid, I made it a point to go:

http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/37946/sunday-april-28-1000-am-the-worlds-greatest-jewish-childrens-event/p1

It was quite a show. I doubt I could do the event justice here, but imagine Eastern Parkway closed to traffic and filled with around 25,000 school children dressed in matching bright orange t-shirts.

If you get a chance, it is worth your while. The organizational skills alone leave me impressed.....

http://www.thegreatparade.com/

whynot_31 · April 2014

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whynot_31 · May 2014

The goals and personalities of the organizers come through in this video:

whynot_31 · May 2014

whynot_31 · May 2014

Our very own Rachel writes a piece:

http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140515/crown-heights/thousands-expected-for-lag-bomer-parade-on-eastern-parkway-this-weekend

whynot_31 · May 2014

The names of the various schools show how far youth are traveling to be a part of this event:

whynot_31 · May 2014

whynot_31 · May 2014

Taken by a friend:

More photos: http://crownheights.info/photo-galleries/436533/photos-the-great-lag-baomer-parade-the-marchers/

That really big parade on Eastern Parkway for Orthodox Jewish kids: May 18, 2014. 10 AM

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