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Finery, prayer, and zombies for Easter

When the clouds parted early yesterday, praise resounded from the white-clad choir at Bright Hope Baptist Church in North Philadelphia. Henri David reigned over a promenade of tots in frills and polka dots at Headhouse Square. Children sprinkled glitter on confetti-filled eggs at a newly opened art gallery. Termini's Bakery in South Philadelphia sold every last bunny-shaped pound cake. And as night drew near, ghouls began to gather on South Street for the third annual Philly Zombie Crawl.

Brendan Barret, 4 ; Christopher Barret, 6 and Daniel Barret, 8, brothers from Springfield, Pa., wait for balloon animals from a clowning stilt walker, Gerry Giovinco.
Brendan Barret, 4 ; Christopher Barret, 6 and Daniel Barret, 8, brothers from Springfield, Pa., wait for balloon animals from a clowning stilt walker, Gerry Giovinco.Read moreAKIRA SUWA / Staff Photographer
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