HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2016-03-02 Easter Egg Hunt
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Leesburg Hosts 24th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Ida Lee Park on
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Leesburg, VA (March 2, 2016) – The
Hunt is on for candy and prize-filled eggs
at Ida Lee Park! Grab your basket and
hop on over to Leesburg Parks and
Recreation Department’s 24th Annual
Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19,
2016, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at Ida
Lee Park!
This year, the Easter Bunny will be hiding
over 15,000 eggs filled with candy and
special prizes for children ages one
through seven. The hunts will be held
by age groups: 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds,
3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, and 6 & 7-year-olds. One parent will be allowed to assist
children ages 2 and under. All other age groups will hunt without parents. Each hunt will h ave
one Grand Prize egg and the lucky hunter will receive a basket full of candy, prizes and toys.
After the hunt, enjoy family-friendly amusements and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Amusements include UNLIMITED rides on moon bounce houses, inflatable obstacle courses,
inflatable slides, and face painting. Food vendors will be on-site, but families are welcome to
bring picnics to enjoy at their favorite spots in the park. New this year, Half Moon Petting Zoo
will have mini farm animals for all to enjoy! Don’t forget your camera to catch these special
moments and a basket to collect your eggs!
Tickets are $10 per child in advance and $15 at the gate. The price of admission includes all
attractions except food vendors. Advance tickets can be purchased in person at Ida Lee Park
Recreation Center, by phone at 703-777-1368, or online at www.idalee.org. Parents pay no
admission fee and children over the age of 7, who are not hunting or participating in
amusements, will be admitted free. Those children not hunting but wanting to participate in
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amusements can pay $5 at the event gate to receive a wristband. Pre-purchasing tickets is
strongly recommended in order accelerate access through the event gate.
Parking will be available in the front fields located off North King Street (Business Route 15).
The Easter Egg Hunt will be held rain or shine.
For more information, or to register, call Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368.
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