New York City prepares for the 40th annual April Fools' Day Parade, a vibrant event founded by Joey Skaggs in 1986. This iconic parade, starting at 5th Avenue and 59th Street, brings together people to humorously critique social and political issues. Expect a mix of outrageous floats and costumes that showcase creativity while targeting public figures and current events. Skaggs emphasizes the parade's role as a platform for laughter amid chaos, encouraging public participation to express collective sentiments against the establishment.
Over the years, this colorful procession has transformed from a guerrilla protest against public insanity into a celebratory occasion that mocks aspects of social, cultural and political life in America.
Participants can look forward to seeing larger-than-life caricatures of political figures, tech big-names, and the year's most notorious figures.
It's always a wonderful surprise. Sometimes the floats and costumes are hilarious. Sometimes they express anger and outrage.
The public is encouraged to take part in this occasion by creating outrageous floats, dress up as look-alikes, or simply come in colorful costumes to illustrate the folly of modern society.
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