DUMFRIES, Va. — Late winter snow and early spring showers haven’t damped the mood in Dumfries.
The town will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday. It’s something Director of Community Services Cydny Neville says the community looks forward to all year long.
“Last year we had over a thousand people attend our Easter Egg Hunt. I was surprised at the turnout, so this year, I’d expect that number or greater. Due to last year’s turnout, we are adding a few extra activities to this year’s event,” said Neville.
This year’s Easter festival will be held at 11 a.m. at Ginn Memorial Park in Dumfries. Attendees of all ages can look forward to things like:
-Finding 7,000 candy/toy filled eggs donated by Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad
-Face painting
-Arts and crafts designing “bunny ears”
-Organized games (such as tug-o-war, bunny hop races, etc.), winners will receive rewards
-Pillar Church’s inflatable youth bounce house
-An appearance by the Easter Bunny
Also at the Easter event, the General Heiser Boys and Girls Club in Dumfries is expected to announce details of a new bus service, available to children who live in Dumfries, that will take them to the Boys and Girls Club after school.
“The event is free, and families are encouraged to bring their blankets/lawn chairs, pack a lunch, bring outdoor games, and plan to hang out at the park after the Easter Egg Hunt, to make a day out of this event,” said Neville.
The Easter festival is one of several events planned in the town this year. Dumfries’ 4th Annual Multicultural Festival is planned for May 4, and the annual Fall Festival is planned for Sept. 14.
