Parading Easter finery in Rehoboth Beach in mid-20th century

For decades, the Rehoboth Beach Easter Promenade brought crowds to the resort to celebrate the holiday and the arrival of warmer weather. 

Grandparents, parents and children decked out in new spring clothes - and colorful hats - paraded up and down the Boardwalk. Many would follow their outdoors walking with a meal in one of many Rehoboth Beach restaurants open for the new season.

Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce sponsored the promenade event for many years and awarded prizes for many categories including Best-Dressed Babies, Best Dressed Families, Best Easter Bonnet and many more. 

Herbert Moore made this photograph for the Delaware Office of Economic Development in the middle part of the 20th century.