Hoboken Church Holds 2017 Easter Egg Hunt (PHOTOS)

HOBOKEN, NJ — The “largest Easter egg hunt in Hoboken” got bigger for 2017. For the second year in a row, Hoboken Grace Community Church’s annual event expanded its operations, drawing more than 5,000 people for this year’s festivities.

According to a news release from the church, families across Hoboken and the waterfront took part in free activities including the Easter egg hunt, a variety of games, pictures with the Easter bunny, face painting, bounce houses and arts and crafts.

“This event gets bigger and bigger each year,” said Chris High, pastor of Hoboken Grace. “Last year, we added a second hunt to be able to accommodate more people. We’re thrilled to be able to serve and love our community here in Hoboken in such a big way each year. We look forward to it all year and we’re already excited for next year’s hunts.”

The event was held at Mama Johnson Field on Fourth and Jackson Streets. More than 200 volunteers from Hoboken Grace Community Church and the local community volunteered to make the events a reality, organizers said.

Learn more about the church’s Easter weekend services here.

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Photos: Hoboken Grace Community Church