The Easter Bunny is coming to town, with a little help from Centre County fire companies
Peter Cottontail will be hopping down Centre County bunny trails Saturday to spread some Easter joy.
Children and their families in several municipalities can expect to see the larger-than-life rabbit as fire departments chauffeur the bunny around at a time when most traditional Easter activities were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“We wanted to be able to do something for the community. Many people are staying home and this gives us a chance to go to them,” Boalsburg Fire Company Chief Greg Alters said. “We want this to be something they can look forward to and do together — come out and wave at the bunny. (We) also hope to add a little extra happiness in a time when people may not be at the best.”
Here’s where you can find the Easter Bunny:
Boalsburg
The bunny is set to parade through Boalsburg 2-4 p.m. Saturday.
A route plan is forthcoming, the fire company said, but sirens and air horns will be a part of the journey either way.
Howard
The Easter Bunny will also be visiting families in Howard starting at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Miles Township
Ditto for Miles Township. The Easter Bunny is set to visit Miles Township families at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Philipsburg
The Easter Bunny will hitch a ride with Hope Fire Company and travel around the Philipsburg area, starting at 6 p.m.
Port Matilda
Port Matilda residents will also be able to catch a peek of the Easter Bunny. The Port Matilda Fire Company plans to follow the same route it does when parading Santa Claus around.
Walker Township
The bunny will start its trek noon Saturday in Walker Township. Here is the bunny’s tentative schedule:
- Noon: Hublersburg fire station
- 12:05 p.m.: Snydertown Road and Nittany Valley Drive
- 12:15 p.m.: Dunkle Road
- 12:20 p.m.: Cambium Street
- 12:25 p.m.: Stoney Point Drive and Pebble Lane
- 12:30 p.m.: Hillrise Drive, Grand Prix Road and Scenic Drive
- 12:35 p.m.: East Springfield Drive, Landon Drive, Josie Drive and Jenjo Drive
- 12:50 p.m.: West Springfield Drive
- 1 p.m.: Lorinda Drive and Forest Avenue
- 1:05 p.m.: Blue Spruce Drive, Zion Ridge Avenue, Lower Benner Road
- 1:15 p.m.: Washington Avenue, Jefferson Circle, Hancock Road and Forest Avenue
- 1:25 p.m.: Meadow Lane and Walker Crossing
- 1:35 p.m.: Archers Glen Circle and Zion Back Road.
- 1:45 p.m.: Hecla Road
- 1:55 p.m. Hublersburg Road
This story was originally published April 10, 2020 at 3:36 PM.