Bunny Spreads Hoppiness Through Cranford

CRANFORD, NJ — Two Easter bunnies took a long ride on the bunny trail through Cranford on Saturday morning to bring Easter joy to children.

The Chamber of Commerce, one of the sponsors of the event, posted the rabbit's route on Friday, and families kept tabs via Virtual Cranford.

Mayor Patrick Giblin said on Friday that the event was meant to bring "normalcy" to children, who are home from school amid coronavirus. He also reminded families to maintain social distancing and not allow children to run up to the street.

Families responded with photos, thank-yous, and a video on the Virtual Cranford page.

"Thank you so much for bring happiness to so many people!" wrote one commenter.

"Wanna give a special shout out to officers O’Neil & Reider for the escort," posted another.

Someone elicited smiles by wryly posting, "Highlight of my week! Us, 5 Jews—on Passover—in PJ’s freezing on our porch to wave to a facemask-wearing Easter Bunny ... I am sober right? I freaking love this town!"

Saturday's event will be sponsored by the Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce, Cranford Community Connection, and CWM Tribe, with assistance from Cranford Police Department and Cranford Fire Department.

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