Enjoy Easter gatherings but don't leave trash, city officials say
Planning to gather at a city park for Easter? Here are some guidelines from the city. The War Eagles Air Museum held its third annual Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza on March 23, with over 15,000 Easter eggs hidden around the museum hangar. Other events include the El Paso Zoo's EggstravanganZoo on Saturday and Sunday, and the 46th NorthEaster Parade in Northeast El Paso. El Paso Parks and Recreation staff are urging the public to help maintain the parks during large family gatherings. To keep parks clean, additional trash bins will be placed at city parks and additional staff will work through the weekend to remove trash left behind on Easter Sunday. The city of El Paso has more than 300 parks and pets are welcome at these events, but pet owners are urged to keep pets on a leash and keep them clean.
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The War Eagles Air Museum kicked off Easter-related activities March 23 with its third annual Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza. More than 15,000 Easter eggs were hidden around the museum hangar.
The Easter Bunny arrived by helicopter and posed with families for a professional keepsake. Each family received a printout.
This weekend, the fun continues with big events like the El Paso Zoo's EggstravanganZoo on Saturday and Sunday, and the 46th NorthEaster Parade on Saturday in Northeast El Paso.
The Easter Bunny will be the main star of the parade, which starts at 10 a.m. This year, the theme will be Barbie, so expect a lot of pink.
The parade starts on Diana Drive and proceeds for about a mile. It is a community parade with nonprofit organizations, youth organizations and other units.
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The El Paso Zoo event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. There will be egg candy stations, animal enrichment treats and performances. It's a fun-filled adventure for everyone.
Enjoy Easter gatherings at parks but pick up trash
El Paso Parks and Recreation staff want to remind the public to help maintain the parks as they prepare for large family gatherings. The city of El Paso has more than 300 parks.
In previous years, the Parks and Maintenance departments have taken three to four days to remove trash left behind by users on Easter Sunday. To keep parks clean, additional trash bins will be placed at city parks, and additional staff will work through the weekend.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their trash bags and pick up after their Easter activities.
Confetti-filled eggs are not restricted, but city officials said the public should consider an alternative because the confetti is very difficult to clean up.
"If the public does bring confetti-filled eggs, we ask that they please clean up after themselves," stated a city press release.
Pets are welcome at city parks, but pet owners are reminded to pick up pet waste and keep pets on a leash.
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The following park rules should be kept in mind when visiting a city park:
• The simple rule "leave it better than you found it" applies to all park users.
• Vehicles are not allowed to drive onto grass or landscaping.
• Trash should be put in a trash bag and left in a trash bin and not left in grocery bags or empty boxes on the ground.
• Charcoal should not be left on the ground, grass or by trees. Charcoal should be put in a proper receptacle and disposed of properly or taken home.
• Alcoholic beverages and smoking (including e-cigarettes) are not allowed.
• City ordinance violators should be reported to the police immediately.
María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150, [email protected] and @EPTMaria on Twitter.