East Pierce firefighters host local Easter egg hunts

East Pierce firefighters are sponsoring three annual Easter egg hunts around the fire district on Saturday (March 26).

All three events are free. Firefighters will be accepting food and monetary donations for local food banks.

▪ The 26th annual Sumner Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by East Pierce Firefighters Local 3520, will be held at Sunset Chev Stadium, 1707 Main Street. Children ages 1 to 3 will be allowed on the field at 9 a.m., followed by 4- to 7-year-olds at 10 a.m. and then 8- to 11-year-olds at 11 a.m.

▪ The East Pierce Volunteer Firefighters’ Association is hosting the 59th annual South Prairie Easter Egg Hunt. The free event starts at 10 a.m. at the South Prairie City Park, located at Third and Tacoma Streets.

▪ The annual Edgewood Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Local 3520 and local businesses, starts at 10 a.m. at Edgemont Park, located adjacent to Edgemont Junior High School at 24th Street East and 110th Avenue East. Parking is limited, so come early.

This story was originally published March 23, 2016 at 11:47 AM with the headline "East Pierce firefighters host local Easter egg hunts."