Easter Bunny and a real rabbit appear at Lincoln Beach egg hunt

On April 4, an Easter egg hunt in Upper Burrell's Lincoln Beach neighborhood, organized by the Community Revitalization Mission of Service, included costumed characters, activities, food and a real rabbit named Sparkles.

An Easter egg hunt took place Saturday, April 4, in the Lincoln Beach neighborhood of Upper Burrell. The event was organized by the Community Revitalization Mission of Service, a nonprofit serving the neighborhood. Treasurer Julianne Vilca said it had been years since the community held an egg hunt and this was the organization's first. Families gathered on Howard's Field for activities and food. Event details: - The egg hunt was held on April 4 at Howard's Field in Lincoln Beach. - The Community Revitalization Mission of Service organized the event; a treasurer said it was the first such hunt for the group after several years without one. - Activities included plastic eggs filled with candy, arts and crafts, a ball pit, and food such as pizza, chips, cookies and drinks. - Costumed characters included an Easter Bunny and an Easter egg, and a real rabbit named Sparkles was also present and sheltered under a table. - Children attended the event; two sisters, Farrah and Ava Miles, 6 and 7, were photographed petting Sparkles. Summary: The event brought neighbors together for games, crafts and shared food and marked a return of an egg hunt to the community after several years. Undetermined at this time.