12K Eggs Scooped Up at 2024 Parks and Rec Easter Egg Hunt

Children and parents lined up as they wait for the egg hunt to begin.

Madison Doyle, story and photos:
Edmonson County Parks and Rec hosted their annual Easter Egg hunt this morning, Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Highway 70 Ballpark. Cody Stewart, EC Parks and Rec director, said there was an estimated turnout of 350 kids, and there were over 12,000 eggs hidden. In a matter of about five minutes, all 12,000 of those eggs were gone.

Stewart said there were prize eggs in each group. Prizes included things such as bubbles, jump ropes, kites, and even scooters and slip n' slides.

"We had a great turnout, and it was a great day with beautiful weather," said Stewart. "I want to thank Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church for coming out early this morning and hiding all 12,000 of these eggs."

Stewart also noted that all of the eggs were hand filled by ECHS students in Beta Club, JAG, Math club, Science club, FFA, 4-H, Horticulture, SADD, International club, Pep club, HOSA, DECA, Plus-1, Outdoor club, FCA, ECHS Band, Drama club, Literary club, Art club, and Skills USA.

"I want to personally thank each of these clubs and students who helped us make this possible, we couldn't have done it without them. I also want to thank the Edmonson County Homemakers for coming out and handing out coloring sheets and sticker tattoos. Also, a big thank you to Pelican's Snoballs for coming out, everyone seemed to really enjoy their snow cones."

You can check out some of the kiddos who participated in today's egg hunt in the slideshow below: