Ryan Nicol
Easter is fast approaching, and the city of Pembroke Park is helping families get in on the action one weekend early.
On Saturday, the city is hosting an Easter event, featuring a helicopter dropping 5,000 Easter eggs containing prizes for kids to hunt.
The event will take place at the Raymond P Oglesby Preserve, located at 3115 SW 52nd Ave in Pembroke Park. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m.
The egg drop will be split up by age group. Groups for ages 3 and younger, as well as 4-6 years old, will be able to compete at around 11 a.m. Groups for kids ages 7-9 and then 10 and older will go hunting at around 11:30 a.m.
“This is one of the most fun events we have every year,” Pembroke Park Mayor Ashira Mohammed said in a statement promoting the event. “I can’t wait to see the children’s faces light up with awe and joy as the Easter eggs drop from the helicopter.”
According to the city, there are many other activities scheduled, including games, bounce houses, musical performances, face painting, bike giveaways and more.
The Mayor is promoting the event, as are Vice Mayor Eric Morrissette, Clerk Commissioner William R. Hodgkins, Acting Clerk Commissioner Musfika Kashem and Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs.
The Easter Bunny will also be on hand for pictures.
The event is scheduled to run until 2 p.m.
