Massive egg hunt is Saturday
With over 22,000 eggs to be had, Rock Island State Park will host what might just be the largest Easter Egg hunt in the Southeast tomorrow.
“The hope is to make this the largest egg hunt this side of the Mississippi, if it isn’t already,” said Rock Island State Park ranger Gregg Garrison. “Last year, we had around 2,000 people for the event and expect more this year.”
Now in its 18th year, the free egg hunt is sponsored by the state park and the Rock Island Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic for the enjoyment of community children.
This year’s hunt will feature four age categories, each with its own egg hunting area. The age categories are: 1-2-year-olds, 3-4-year-olds, 5-6-year-olds and 7-8-year-olds. Along with the many candy-filled eggs, a number of sponsors have donated approximately $1,000 worth of bicycles, toys and other prizes to be given away during the event.
Set to begin at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Rock Island State Park, Garrison urges parents and participants to arrive early as many people and many vehicles are expected.