Hundreds of people gathered at Memorial Park in White Rock on Good Friday for the 6th annual Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary bunny hop, celebrating Easter with the fun-filled, family-friendly event.
Many of the children wore Easter bunny ears and carried easter baskets for their candy.
It costs $3 a child for entry, with every dollar raised going directly to “patient care and comfort and Peace Arch Hospital,” said Auxiliary president Kathy McIntyre.
“It’s our way to bring the community together on the morning of Good Friday and share some music, food, and fun events,” McIntyre said.
The event featured face painting, live music, photos with the Easter Bunny, food, mini-golf, an Easter egg hunt, an Easter bonnet parade, and plenty of Easter treats.
“Everybody looks like they’re having fun. The kids love it, and it’s a nice thing for parents to do with their kids,” McIntyre said. “When you step back and look at our community, it’s so much more diverse than it used to be, and that’s wonderful to see everybody gathering together like this.”
The event continues to grow each year, and organizers expect to welcome several hundred attendees from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
White Rock city councillor Anthony Manning spoke on behalf of the mayor to open up the bunny hop.
MP for South Surrey- White Rock, Ernie Klassen, thanked the Auxiliary for organizing the event.
“Anytime that we can do something that brings everybody from the community together or welcomes everyone from the community to come in and join an event like this is a great day for the city of White Rock,” Klassen said.
The auxiliary is made up of volunteers. To learn more and volunteer or donate, visit paha.ca.
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