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Gothamist covers Joey Skaggs’ 41st Annual April Fools’ Day Parade
New York City’s greatest pranks, from fantastical parades to a phony Mets star, by Samantha Max, Gothamist, April 1, 2026
Artist and activist Joey Skaggs has been inviting members of the New York City media to his annual April Fools’ Day parade along Fifth Avenue since 1986.
Press releases archived on Skaggs’ website describe the event as an attempt to “bring people back in touch with their inherent foolishness” and celebrate “the public’s right to laugh in the face of authority.” Past parades have included a President Donald Trump look-alike contest and a Y2K-themed end-of-the-world party. This year’s press release invites participants to ponder “what’s real and what’s not” at a parade led by the president himself, followed by a screening of the “Melania mockumentary” and a reading of all redacted names in the Jeffrey Epstein files, other than victims.
Announcing New York City’s 41st Annual April Fools’ Day Parade!
It’s time for New York City’s 41st Annual April Fools’ Day Parade, April 1, 2026
“What’s Real and What’s Not”
Everyone is invited!
Read the full announcement here!
Assembly:
Grand Army Plaza at 5th Avenue and 59th Street in Manhattan at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Route:
South on 5th Avenue (with a brief pause in front of Trump Tower)
Final Destination:
Washington Square Park (soon to be renamed Trump Square Park and turned into a miniature golf course), site of the traditional coronation of the King or Queen of Fools–possibly for the last time–as rumors persist that democratic elections may soon be retired.
Contact:
Joey Skaggs, Committee Chair, 212-254-7878, info@joeyskaggs.com
Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, Linkedin
Full Announcement:
http://aprilfoolsdayparade.com
Printable Announcement PDF
From the Vault: Joey Skaggs’ Thanksgiving Dinner 1981
Thanksgiving Dinner 44 years ago.
Joey Skaggs, with the help of friends, students from the School of Visual Arts, and Abyssinian Baptist Choir, created a stark portrayal of a Thanksgiving feast at the United Nations Plaza on Thanksgiving Day.
Ho Ho Ho! Santa’s Missile Tow
This film excerpt of Joey Skaggs as Santa Claus pedaling his “Santa’s Missile Tow” mobile rocket launcher to the United Nations in New York City is from Art of the Prank, Andrea Marini’s feature documentary about artist Joey Skaggs. The film is available on Amazon Prime, Peacock, YouTube and other streaming services.