Easter Fun Fest Brings Bounty, Bunny To Madison Business District

MADISON, NJ - The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Easter Fun Fest last Saturday and brought crowds of locals and visitors to the Madison business district.

"The event brought families from Madison and nearby towns," said Easter Fun Fest Chairman Peter Daniele. "Everyone enjoyed collecting Easter eggs at participating businesses while exchanging friendly greetings and spending time with the roaming Easter Bunny. It a sign spring is finally here."

Children entered into a raffle for a chance to win a 20" lime green Rip-Rock Specialized bicycle donated by Peter Daniele of Rose City Collision and supplied by Hilltop Bicycles.

The winner of the bicycle was Charlotte Ruggiero. In addition to the bicycle, the family received a Tulip plant, donated by Stop & Shop and arranged by Maria in the flower department. They also received deluxe car wash coupons donated by Ken Maietta, owner of Madison Car Wash.

Second prize winner received a large candy and toy filled Easter basket donated by Stop & Shop store manager, Tom Rebele and arranged by Liz.

This year’s jelly bean contest winner was Dan Mielo who received a $50 Gift Certificate to Tons of Toys, donated by owner Chris Brinkofski. The winner also received a Tulip plant and deluxe car wash coupons.

Second place jelly bean winner, Isabella Haddock, won a candy & toy filled Easter basket from Stop & Shop.

New this year, by the town clock, was a colorful seven foot inflatable Easter Bunny that families used for picture taking.

"Each year we have more families come and join us for this fun community event,” said the Chamber’s executive director Karen Giambra. “It’s an event we all look forward to each spring.”

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