SNOHOMISH — The Easter Bunny will lead 50 or more of some favorites at the state’s only known Easter Parade bounces and bops its way down First Street Saturday, April 8 starting at 11 a.m. rain or shine.
The public bonnet contest begins shortly after the parade ends. It’s for anyone looking to show off their headwear. Dress your pets if you like, they’re welcome too.
“We’re looking forward to a great parade with lots of returning entries and some new ones too,” Chamber of Commerce manager Nancy Keith said.
Yep, the Seattle Seafair Pirates will be there, as well as Jamie the Llama Lady, the West Coast Country Heat dance squad and the Modern Mopars car club. Antique tractors, J-ROTC drill teams and dance troupes are expected to come through, too.
Mayor Linda Redmon will be one of the parade judges.
“I wouldn’t miss it for the world,” Redmon said.
The parade began in 1981 by the Chamber of Commerce. That one had most of the same components: The bonnet contest, the floats, the bands down First Street, plus the Rainier Beer Deers. It was called the Easter Happening.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Find those eggs at these hunts at local spots, bring your baskets:
Snohomish egg hunts
• Saturday, April 8 at Snohomish Faith Church, 1220 22nd St. in Snohomish. 4,000 candy filled eggs each hunt; one hunt at 9 a.m. and another at 1 p.m. Age-appropriate groups are infants through 6th grade kids. Be early as hunts happen quickly.
• Saturday, April 8 at Machias Elementary, 231 147th Ave. SE, in Machias. Starts at 11 a.m. Hosted by The Well Church.
• Sunday, April 9 at United Free Methodist Church, 2400 Lake Ave. in Snohomish. Hunt is at 11 a.m. Easter services start at 7 a.m.
• Sunday, April 9 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave. in Snohomish,. Hunt starts at 10 a.m.
Great Lake Stevens Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8 at North Cove Park. Hunt starts at 11 a.m. in Lake Stevens. Divided into four age groups ranging from 1 years old to 12 years old. There will be over 12,000 eggs and over $2,000 in grand prizes hidden in special “golden ticket eggs.”
Monroe community hunt
Saturday, April 8 at Lake Tye Park. Pre-event activities begin at 9 a.m., and the hunt begins at 10 a.m. Divided into age groups. A field will be made available for children with cognitive and/or physical disabilities who may need adult help.
Everett egg hunts
• Saturday, April 8 at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave. in Everett. Starts at 11 a.m., Egg hunt, bouncy houses, face painting, cotton candy and more!
• Sunday, April 8 at Sonrise Christian Center, 11625 Airport Road in Everett. Two hunts, one at 9:30 a.m. and one at 11:30 a.m. Will have free face painting and balloon animals.
Mill Creek EGGstravaganza
Saturday, April 8 at Heatherwood Middle School, 1419 Trillium Boulevard in Mill Creek. Events from 10:30 a.m. to Noon Please bring a canned food item for the food bank. Free activities as well.
Sultan Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8 at River Park (First St. and Main) in Sultan. Events from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appearance by the Easter Bunny, fire trucks, activities and vendors. First hunt starts at 11:30 a.m. with age-appropriate groups.
