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CHICAGO — Despite intermittent rain showers on Saturday, families were undeterred in celebrating Easter weekend across the city.
The South Loop was alive with excitement as families participated in various festivities, including numerous giveaways and eagerly anticipated Easter egg hunts. This event was one of many happening throughout the Chicagoland area in anticipation of the holiday.
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From the bustling city streets to the quieter suburbs, Easter celebrations were in full swing, offering a range of family-friendly activities this past Saturday.
“It’s wonderful to see everyone out enjoying themselves,” remarked attendees Martin and Amy Duncan. “Even with the weather not being perfect, the energy, the joy, and the friendly greetings between people make it all so much fun.”
The 19th annual Easter egg hunt at Chicago’s Women’s Park and Gardens in the South Loop was a highlight, featuring 20,000 vibrantly colored eggs filled with toys and candy. Special giveaways, including White Sox tickets, added an extra layer of excitement for some fortunate participants, leaving children delighted and full of smiles.
“It’s pretty fun,” attendee James Zielinski said. “There’s so much eggs and so much cool prizes you can get.”
There were more celebrations at Rutherford Sayre Park on the city’s Northwest Side for Bunny Palooza, where kids enjoyed another egg hunt, as well as some arts and crafts.
“It’s great to see our neighbors,” attendee Cynthia Chao said. “It’s like this is kind of the kick off the summer. I feel like where we get to see everyone again, we’re all coming out of hibernation and it’s a wonderful event.”
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“I love seeing the community come together,” an attendee named Ashley said. “A lot of our regulars are here and then we have a lot of new faces here and it’s a wonderful day.”
Large crowds also gathered at the Lincoln Park Zoo for their egg hunt.
The fun also continued across the suburbs, with a helicopter egg drop in Aurora. Sweet treats dropped down from the sky for the 16th annual event hosted by Faith Lutheran Church.
In Schaumburg, more than 1,000 kids also got in on the action with another egg hunt at Bethel Baptist Church, featuring 20,000 eggs.
Many people will cap off the day with an Easter vigil Saturday evening. Holy Name Cathedral is hosting its own at 8 p.m.
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