A Day in 1920’s New York - AI Color: Walking Fifth Avenue 1929

Time travel back to New York city of 1929 for a walk down Fifth Avenue, Manhattan for the Easter Parade. Roaring 20s fashions galore colorized and upscaled to 4k 60fps. We see a group of women and men queuing outside St Patrick’s cathedral. Also featured is humanitarian “Mr. Zero“, Urbain Ledoux, walking with a group of well dressed unemployed men. Original black and white silent footage was denoised, upscaled and colorized using deep exemplar-based video colorization. Finally an ambient soundtrack was created for an immersive experience. The Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue in New York during the 1920s was a spectacle that attracted thousands of people. It was a time when the city was experiencing economic prosperity and social changes. The parade was a celebration of the end of Lent and the arrival of spring, and it was a time for people to show off their fashionable attire. The Easter Parade was held on Fifth Avenue, the main thoroughfare in Manhattan. The avenue was closed to traffic, and people would walk up and down the street, showing off their new clothes and accessories. The parade started in the late morning and lasted until early evening. During the 1920s, the fashion industry was booming, and people were eager to display their latest clothing and accessories. Women wore cloche hats adorned with flowers and ribbons, fur coats, and silk dresses. Men wore suits and hats, and children were dressed in their Sunday best. The parade was not only a fashion show, but it was also a social event. People would gather with their friends and family, and they would stop at cafes and restaurants along the way. They would enjoy a leisurely lunch or a drink while watching the parade go by. The Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue in the 1920s was not just for the wealthy. People from all walks of life would attend the parade, and it was a time when people could come together to celebrate the arrival of spring. The parade continued to be a popular event throughout the 20th century, although it evolved and changed over time. Today, the Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue is still a beloved tradition in New York City, although it is more focused on creativity and self-expression than fashion. Nevertheless, the parade’s roots in the 1920s continue to influence and inspire the city’s culture and traditions. Original footage: Courtesy of MIRC University of South Carolina.@uofsc_mirc Title: Fifth Avenue attracts Easter paraders--outtakes Fox News Story C9386 Crowds gather at the entrance of St. Patricks Cathedral. People dress in their finest clothes. Rivaling the “well dressed“, came a group of unemployed led by the famous “Mr. Zero“, Urbain Ledoux. He leads a group of older men wearing hats and wooden shoes. People in their Sunday best stroll along 5th Avenue.
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