Come enjoy the City of Peoria's 49th Annual Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration with festive entertainment and family-friendly activities at the Peoria Sports Complex! Held annually the Saturday before Easter, this event offers something for everyone. Cottontail Lane will offer a walking path of table stations that children can pass through with their Easter baskets to collect goodie-filled eggs, toys, trinkets, and crafts.

How the Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration began;

The Easter Egg Hunts were initiated in 1976 by Dolly Sanchez, who was a member of the Peoria Community Action Program and Parks and Recreation Board. Because of the success of the hunts, coupled with the city's growth, the Peoria Community Services Department-Special Events was asked to help in 1983. Thus, a 30-year partnership has developed to improve and expand this fun-filled family event. Through the years, the Easter Egg Hunts have expanded from one park, Varney, to seven neighborhood parks, and finally in 1994 to the Peoria sports Complex. The event has experienced steady growth since it began in 1976.

The Sanchez family remains an integral part of the Easter Egg Hunts and the community. The Community Action Program continues to assist the families of Peoria and is located in the Peoria Community Center.

Date:
Saturday, April 19, 2025

Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
Peoria Sports Complex,
16101 N. 83rd Ave.,
Peoria, AZ 85382

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