Kids of all ages got to hunt for thousands of Easter eggs dropped from a helicopter at Santa Rita Ranch. The eggs were originally supposed to be dropped from hot air balloons, but wind gusts led to a last minute switch.
About 3,500 people were in attendance.
There was an egg drop from helicopters, as well as other activities like inflatables and face painting. In total there were 80,000 eggs. Plastic eggs were dropped from helicopters for different age groups, and children ran to get as many eggs as they could. "Like tiny dots falling from the airplane," 7-year-old Akshara said."From the airplane, the beads are falling out," 7-year-old Pranawi said.
"It was like raining eggs. Some of the hit me in the face, and it was just funny," 11-year-old Jeremiah said. "It was fun getting hit and getting the eggs."Santa Rita Ranch lifestyle director Karlien Cordier said the eggs were originally supposed to be dropped from a hot air balloon, but wind gusts were an issue. They made a last-minute call to do helicopters instead.Easter events and specials from across Central Texas"[My kids] were very independent about it.
"We're about families coming together, building family bonds, and neighbors getting to know each other," Cordier said.DAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree
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