HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2018-03-14 Easter Egg Hunt
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
March 14, 2018
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Leesburg Hosts 26th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Ida Lee Park on
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Leesburg, VA (March 14, 2018) –
The hunt is on for candy and
prize-filled eggs! Grab your
basket and hop on over to
Leesburg Parks and Recreation
Department’s 26th Annual Easter
Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 24,
2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00
p.m. 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 six.
The hunts will be held by age
groups: 1 & 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, and 5 & 6 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 Bunny.
Amusements include UNLIMITED rides on moon bounce houses, inflatable obstacle c ourses
and inflatable slides and other amusements. Families are invited to bring lunches to enjoy a
picnic at their favorite spot in the park. 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.leesburgva.gov/webtrac, or by phone at 703-777-1368. Tickets are $10 per child. Pre-
purchasing tickets is strongly recommended in order to avoid delays at the gate. Parents pay no
admission fee. 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 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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