When is Easter?
The date of Easter moves from year to year depending on the lunar calendar. Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, which places it in late March to early to mid-April.
Easter - Religious Services
As it is one of the most important dates on the religious calendar, you can be sure that every church will offer Easter services. Catholic churches typically offer the widest range of Easter celebrations, including services on Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter), Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Visit About's Guide to Christianity for a more in-depth look at Easter, Its Origins, and Meaning.
There are, of course, some churches and communities that are famous for their Easter services. They include St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City; Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the National Cathedral in Washington, DC; and St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.
Easter - Secular Activities
Easter egg hunts and rolls, Easter parades, and visits from the Easter Bunny are the most common types of secular activities taking place in communities across America at Easter time. Perhaps the most famous secular Easter event in the U.S. is the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition begun by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878. Other noteworthy Easter events include the Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival in New York City and the Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade in San Francisco.
Links to Easter Events - City by City Round-up
Here are round-ups to Easter happenings, including services, Easter egg hunts, and Easter Sunday brunches in some of the major cities of the United States. These are compiled by About.com guides.
Links to Easter Events - Regional Happenings
