HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2017-03-24 Easter Egg Hunt
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
March 24, 2017
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Leesburg Hosts 25th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Ida Lee Park on
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Leesburg, VA (March 24, 2017) –
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 25th Annual Easter
Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8,
2017, 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 have 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 B unny.
Amusements include UNLIMITED rides on moon bounce houses, inflatable obstacle courses
and inflatable slides as well as face painting and the Half Moon Petting Zoo. Families are invited
to bring lunches to enjoy a picnic at their favorite spot in the park. Food vendors will be on site,
or bring your own picnic. Don’t forget your camera to catch these special moments and a
basket to collect your eggs!
Tickets can be purchased in advance in person at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, online at
www.idalee.org, or by phone at 703-777-1368. Tickets are $10 per child in advance and $15 at
the gate. The price of admission includes all attractions except food vendors. Parents pay no
admission fee and children over the age of 7, who are not hunting or participating in
amusements, will be admitted free. Children not hunting but wanting to participate in
amusements can pay $5 at the event gate to receive a wristband. Pre-purchasing tickets is
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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