{"id":1221,"date":"2026-03-16T02:15:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/herpowernetwork\/east-new-york-brooklyn-seniors-invited-to-nikki-lucas-10th-annual-easter-hat-pageant\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T02:15:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:15:10","slug":"east-new-york-brooklyn-seniors-invited-to-nikki-lucas-10th-annual-easter-hat-pageant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/herpowernetwork\/east-new-york-brooklyn-seniors-invited-to-nikki-lucas-10th-annual-easter-hat-pageant\/","title":{"rendered":"East New York, Brooklyn Seniors Invited to Nikki Lucas&#8217; 10th Annual Easter Hat Pageant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Seniors in East New York, Brooklyn are invited to attend the 10th Annual Easter Hat Pageant and Luncheon hosted by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on April 2, 2026. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/nycnewswire.com\/news\/nikki-lucas-hosts-east-new-york-easter-hat-pageant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a> published on\u00a0NYC Newswire, the annual event has become a staple for older adults in East New York and Brooklyn. The event will feature food, entertainment, music, door prizes, and Easter hat competitions for men and women.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Community Tradition Returns to East New York<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5300\" style=\"width: 885px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5300\" class=\"wp-image-5300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NikkiLucas-and-Hakeem-Jeffries-at-2025-Hat-Pageant-photo-credit-Kim-Gill.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"490\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas at 2025 Easter Hat Pageant photo credit: Kim Gill<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Hundreds of seniors from across the 60th Assembly District are expected to gather for a spring celebration as Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, hosts the 10th Annual Easter Hat Pageant and Luncheon on Thursday, April 2, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to information shared in a press release published on\u00a0NYC Newswire, the annual event has become a staple for older adults in East New York and Brooklyn, bringing residents together for an afternoon centered on fellowship, entertainment, and community connection.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Event Details for Seniors in East New York and Brooklyn<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The event is scheduled to take place from\u00a012 p.m. to 6 p.m.\u00a0at the\u00a0Brooklyn Sports Club, 1540 Van Siclen Ave.\u00a0in East New York, Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers expect hundreds of seniors to attend the luncheon, which will feature food, music, entertainment, door prizes, and the district\u2019s longtime Easter hat pageant tradition.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Easter Hat Contests Will Highlight Style and Creativity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A key part of the celebration will be the event\u2019s hat competitions, where attendees can show off original and festive looks. Seniors will be invited to take part in the\u00a0Ladies\u2019 Dazzling Bonnet Contest\u00a0and the\u00a0Gentlemen\u2019s Dashing Hat Competition, giving participants an opportunity to showcase creativity, style, and self-expression.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to RSVP or Register to Participate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Seniors who plan to attend must\u00a0RSVP in advance. Those who want to reserve a seat or register for the Easter Hat Pageant should contact\u00a0Linda Miller at 917-803-0249\u00a0or\u00a0Sandra Pinder at 917-359-2799.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Assemblywoman Lucas on Honoring Local Seniors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAt a time when many seniors across New York City face isolation and rising costs, opportunities for connection are more important than ever,\u201d said Assemblywoman Lucas. \u201cThis celebration brings our elders together for joy, laughter, and fellowship. Our seniors helped build this community, and this day is about honoring them while creating a space to connect, celebrate, and have fun.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Decade-Long Celebration of Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The event will be hosted by\u00a0Lisa Lashley, Esq.\u00a0and is being made possible through support from community organizations and local sponsors focused on serving seniors in East New York.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/nikki-lucas-and-congressman-hakeem-jeffries-hosted-another-successful-pre-easter-hat-pageant-in-east-new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Over the years<\/a>, the Easter Hat Pageant and Luncheon has developed into a cherished community tradition, giving older residents in East New York and across Brooklyn a chance to celebrate the season, reconnect with neighbors, and enjoy a day built around community pride and appreciation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seniors in East New York, Brooklyn are invited to attend the 10th Annual Easter Hat Pageant and Luncheon hosted by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on April 2, 2026. 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