DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - Hundreds of people of all ages gathered in Davie to take part in a pair of egg hunts, just in time for Easter.
The Hippity Hoppity Spring Egg Hunt and the Splash-and-Dash Egg Hunt events took place Saturday at Pine Island Park.
The Hippity Hoppity Spring Egg Hunt at the Bamford Sports Complex, near South Pine Island Road.
7News cameras captured the moment children from 1 to 11 years old took off running in a mad dash to fill their Easter baskets.
Among those who scooped up pastel-colored eggs was Charlotte. She was decked out for the occasion, dressed in pink and wearing bunny ears.
“We got all the eggs, and we got candy and stuff,” she said.
Charlotte was not alone.
“And I got gum. I love gum,” said Vienna.
Meanwhile, the Splash-and-Dash Egg Hunt took at the Pine Island Aquatics Center, near Southwest 92nd Avenue.
Prizes were awarded to participants and included activities like a petting zoo, train rides, inflatable rides, pictures with Peter Cottontail, arts and crafts, and food.
Parents also enjoyed all the family-friendly fun.
“This is amazing. Davie is a wonderful place to live,” said resident Bill Kostecki. “We take full advantage of all the athletics, we take full advantage of all the events. The mayor’s wonderful. It’s just a great town to live in.”
Sunday is Easter Sunday, the Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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