(Maricopa, Az 4-23-2011) Maricopa’s kids made out like bandits today as they followed the Easter Bunny to Community of Hope’s 6^th annual Eggstravaganza and to the Tortosa Easter Egg Hunt. The Eggstravaganza was a huge success with hundreds of kids searching for the elusive eggs, having their faces painted, meeting the Easter Bunny as well as a wide variety of games and bounce houses.

The Maricopa community of Tortosa’s event was a bit smaller but the looks on the kids’ faces was the same as they chased down eggs, dyed Easter eggs and participated in many games including a Bunny Hop sack race. Tortosa has become known for some very fun family oriented events recently including a wildly popular snow day over the past winter

Photos and story by Howard WaGGner/News of Maricopa