At EGGstravaganza March 28, families flocked to gather eggs and to pose with the holiday's mascot
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Amanda Sebastiano
| 11:00 a.m. March 29, 2015
East County
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With baskets in hand, children ages 2 to 13 darted across the skating rink and field March 28 in hopes of scoring multi-color plastic eggs. The annual EGGstravaganza featured more than 12,000 eggs for children in the mood for a hunt at Greenbrook Adventure Park. The event also offered face painting, a live petting zoo, balloon art and other activities for families. For the first time, EGGstravaganza attendees could vote for a chance to win a themed Easter basket, with raffle proceeds benefiting The Florida Center for Early Childhood.
Brady Kerr makes a new friend.
Two-year-old Tayla Jordan quickly gathers as many eggs as her little hands can hold.
Deepa Alfano and her daughter, Sienna, enjoy their first egg hunt at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
Friends Leslie Azcuy and Karina Leon show their holiday pride; Easter isn’t just for children, they agreed.
Two-year-old Brayden Bishop couldn’t wait to sit with the Easter Bunny.
Angie Crutchfield and her daughter, Addison, head toward the backfield to gather Easter eggs.
Luke Hayes prefers his father, Ryan's, lap.
Although her younger sister, Grace, was scared to sit with the Easter Bunny, Alexis Hoot said cheese with the holiday mascot.
Sofia Jackson and her mother, Andrea, show off their Easter outfits.
Addison Marfia — Scott and Jackson Brock show off their candy-collecting baskets, while their fathers chat.
Natalie Meabon, 4, was one of the first children to pose with the Easter Bunny.
Sisters Aaniya and Aaliya Mittal ejoy the fruits of their egg-hunting labor.
Even though a few other children were scared of the giant bunny, Brayden Murray makes a new furry friend.
Brandon Parrish satisfies his sweet tooth and gets an energy boost before hunting for eggs.
Lily Pierson, Kylie Clark and Kelsey Lee enjoy hunting for candy-filled eggs every Easter.
Anthony Rodriguez is proud of his loot.
Jen Strickland and her daughter, Viviannah, find a spot in the crowd to prepare for the egg hunt.
Owen Tyler, 3, inspects a local fire truck.
Three-year-old Graham Williams plays fireman inside a truck belonging to the Manatee Fire and Rescue team.
Romana Youngblood sports a handmade Easter dress, while showing off a basket full of eggs.
