Easter Parade Tribute Poem

“Easter Parade,” MGM’s glorious 1948 musical starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, is sheer entertainment from beginning to end. It’s one of the films I enjoy watching over and over again. Humor, star power, fabulous music, incredible dance routines, and a clever show-biz plot combine to make this offering a favorite for fans of movie musicals. Below is my tribute poem for this memorable motion picture from days of yore. 

Top of their game, Fred and Judy

sing and dance in perfect movie.

“Easter Parade” charms and delights

Lots of fun and other highlights.

Fred picks Judy for new duo,

teaching her what she ought to know

to replace Ann Miller. Oh yikes!

That’s not what Judy thought or likes.

But they work hard on their new act.

Dazzling viewers, and that’s a fact.

What will the great Ann Miller say?

Will she get in poor Judy’s way?

Terrific tunes engulf the screen.

Top performances in each scene.

“Easter Parade” evokes such joy.

It’s like a stunning shiny toy!