Published April 10. 2024 07:32AM
by Tami Quigley Special to the Bethlehem Press
Sunshine and chilly spring air set the stage as children scrambled and smiled their way through Danny Rice Field searching for treasures March 30 at the City of Bethlehem Easter egg hunt.
Children were quick to spring into action in search of eggs and candy that were placed around the field at the intersection of Main, Spring and Lehigh streets. Kids were asked to bring their own baskets to the event, which was open to all children residing in the city.
The City of Bethlehem Recreation Bureau sponsored the egg-citing event on the Saturday morning before Easter.
Daniel J. Rice, for whome the field was named, was a Vietnam veteran who joined the Bethlehem Police in April 1971, was a 26-year veteran of the Bethlehem police force when he was killed in a car accident while on duty.
Press photos by Tami Quigley And they're off! Young Easter egg hunters spring into action at the start of the City of Bethlehem Easter egg hunt March 30 at Danny Rice Field at the intersection of Main, Spring and Lehigh streets.
Cassie Yob, age 22 months, shows her parents, Nicole and Justin Yob of Bethlehem, some candy she found during her first Easter egg hunt. “She had a blast,” Nicole Yob said.
In the hunt: Easter egg hunters dash through the chilly spring air as they scramble to find Easter eggs and candy.
Children and their families wait with anticipation for the start of the hunt.
A young Easter egg hunter gathers his treasures.
The Easter Bunny makes a stop off the bunny trail to greet some new friends.
Youngsters enjoy the hunt.
Some of the candy waiting to be found peeks out of the grass.
