THOUSANDS EXPECTED TO HOP OVER TO CARY ’S BOND PARK FOR ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT ON FRIDAY

CARY, NC – Thousands of tiny feet will cover the grounds of Cary’s Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, on Friday, April 6 for the 16^th Annual Easter Egg Hunt; the morning hunt begins at 10 a.m. followed by a second one at 1:30 p.m. More than 20,000 plastic eggs and nearly 1,000 pounds of candy are expected to be scooped up by children ages 10 and younger during the free egg hunts.  Other featured attractions include the Easter bunny, a live magic and comedy show, along with food vendors and exhilarating rides.

The hunts will occur in 15-minute increments in the morning and afternoon.    First, ages 3 and younger will begin their hunt on Field #2, and ages 4-6 will follow on Field #3.  Lastly, the egg hunt for ages 7-10 will take place on the multipurpose field adjacent to Bond Lake .

“We’re inviting all Triangle-area kids and parents out for this memorable, fun-filled event,” said Bond Park Supervisor Bill Eucker. “Children will surely be captivated by the colorful sites and thrilling sounds at the park, and parents can share in the joy the hunt brings each year.”

As part of this year’s event, there will be an appearance by the Easter bunny, along with other furry friends including McGruff the crime dog, Harry the dragon, and Pluggie the talking fire hydrant.  The entertainment continues with Tim Dumas Entertainment.  Dumas has been making children and adults around the world laugh for more than 20 years with his international act, and he will share his high-energy, interactive magic and comedy with little “hunters” throughout the day.

Eucker added that the Cary Fire Department will showcase one of their trucks during the day.  Additionally, miniature train rides will be available for participants for a fee, along with inflatable rides.

For a complete schedule of the day’s activities, visit Town of Cary Easter Egg Hunt at www.townofcary.org or for more information, call (919) 469-4100.

###