Families celebrate Easter all day Saturday with egg hunts and visits from the Easter Bunny
Burns Park resident Maia Rivette, seven, dumps out collected eggs at the Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast at Ann Arbor Vineyard Church on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Burns Park resident Maia Rivette, seven, dumps out collected eggs at the Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast at Ann Arbor Vineyard Church on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0041_fullsize.JPG
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The Easter Bunny greets kids at the Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast at Ann Arbor Vineyard Church on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0060_fullsize.JPG
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One-year-old and Ann Arbor resident Brielle Himich plays at the Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast at Ann Arbor Vineyard Church on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0092_fullsize.JPG
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Children's Ministry intern Katrina Barrett helps disperse eggs at the Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast at Ann Arbor Vineyard Church on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0130_fullsize.JPG
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An Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast participant at Ann Arbor Vineyard Church on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0202_fullsize.JPG
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Ann Arbor resident Alexander Zheng, seven, plays at the Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast at Ann Arbor Vineyard Church on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0211_fullsize.JPG
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A Vineyard Church volunteer helps kids play and wears bunny ears at the Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0242_fullsize.JPG
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The Ann Arbor Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0334_fullsize.JPG
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Participants search for eggs in the Ann Arbor Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0338_fullsize.JPG
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A balloon twister creates an animal for an Ann Arbor Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble participant in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0373_fullsize.JPG
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Colorful eggs at the Ann Arbor Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0443_fullsize.JPG
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Participants search for eggs in the Ann Arbor Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0495_fullsize.JPG
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Participants search for eggs in the Ann Arbor Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Prizes included candy and toys. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0497_fullsize.JPG
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Participants search for eggs in the Ann Arbor Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0499_fullsize.JPG
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Ann Arbor resident Delilah Saffian, two, meets the Easter Bunny at the Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0547_fullsize.JPG
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A bunny at the petting zoo at the Ann Arbor Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Animals were provided by the Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0599_fullsize.JPG
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A Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble participant pets a llama in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0640_fullsize.JPG
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Livonia resident, six, collects and sorts eggs after participating Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. This was his first time attending the event. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0754_fullsize.JPG
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Wenda Cheng, five gets her face painted at the Ann Arbor Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0782_fullsize.JPG
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Participants pet animals at the Ann Arbor Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0816_fullsize.JPG
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A White-faced capuchin named Seymore climbs on people at the Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0873_fullsize.JPG
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Participants eat at Mickey's as the final stop of the 11th Annual Saline Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0894_fullsize.JPG
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The Easter Bunny at New Horizon greets participants during the 11th Annual Saline Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_0921_fullsize.JPG
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The Easter Bunny at the Saline Community Thrift Shop during the 11th Annual Saline Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_1073_fullsize.JPG
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The Easter Bunny walks to the next stop on the 11th Annual Saline Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_1088_fullsize.JPG
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The Easter Bunny outside Mickey's Dairy Twist during the the 11th Annual Saline Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_1120_fullsize.JPG
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The Easter Bunny outside Mickey's Dairy Twist during the the 11th Annual Saline Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_1139_fullsize.JPG
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The Easter Bunny as a passenger in a convertible from the LaFontaine dealership during the 11th Annual Saline Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 30. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Easter/cache/03302013_ENT_Easter_DJB_1160_fullsize.JPG
Many Washtenaw County residents enjoyed the weather and Easter celebrations in a number of locations on Saturday. The morning began with an Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast at Vineyard Church. Participants searched for plastic eggs while enjoying a meal. They also offered pony rides and childrens games.
More than 1,000 people attended the Ann Arbor Jaycees Easter Egg Scramble in Buhr Park. Jaycees President Karen Haberland says they try to add new attractions every year.
"There's no better way to have fun," she said. Haberland also says more than 500 families preregistered and about 400 signed up at the event. Scramble times were 11:30 a.m., noon, and 12:30 p.m. Other features included a petting zoo, face painting, balloon twisters, and more.
Saline also held their 11th annual Saline Eggstravaganza. Families started an Easter egg hunt at Busch’s Fresh Food Market, followed a trail map to several businesses, and finished at Mickey's Dairy Twist. Participants received candy and treats from local merchants. An Easter Bunny also was circulating to greet families and take pictures.
Comments
JuliaAnnArb
Sun, Mar 31, 2013 : 12:52 p.m.
Thanks to the Jaycees for a great event. My kids had a good time despite the crowds. All the volunteers were friendly and helpful. The beautiful weather helped, too!
barefootdave
Sun, Mar 31, 2013 : 3:27 a.m.
Great photos!
brian
Sun, Mar 31, 2013 : 2:42 a.m.
Please Mr. Easter Bunny leave me a big basket and Easter Eggs. Just kidding. I hope everyone has a Happy and safe Easter Sunday. Please be safe and have a wonderful dinner.