MIAMI LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) - The Easter Bunny hopped to the holiday in one South Florida neighborhood, trying to provide some sense of normalcy during this very unusual time.

A familiar face was seen hopping around Miami Lakes this Easter weekend.

The holiday tradition has had to adjust to the new norms under the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s something very special. This year it’s a little different, obviously, but we’re still trying to celebrate it,” said area resident Marisol Veilz.

The Easter Bunny went home to home, dropping off baskets filled with candy and other surprises.

“It’s difficult, but you know, it’s exciting that the community could give back to us and be a part of it and still make it special for our children,” said area resident Nicole Coloma,

With the annual Easter egg hunt cancelled, community leaders knew they had to do something to bring some holiday cheer to quarantined families.

“We had 350 homes register within the first 15 minutes,” said Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid.

“I got on there, I signed myself up, and then I shared it with my friends,” said Veilz. “I was like, ‘Let me get on there first,’ but I thought immediately, once I saw it, I was like, ‘This is going to be big. Everyone’s going to want to be a part of it.'”

“We want to make sure we show some much needed cheer in these difficult times,” said Cid.

The Easter Bunny provided cheers and smiles that will hopefully get folks through this holiday weekend and the remainder of this period of uncertainty.

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