Easter egg hunts at Rose Bowl, Santa Anita among SoCal events canceled or postponed due to storm

PASADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- With an incoming rainstorm threatening to soak Southern California throughout the weekend, several previously-scheduled Easter egg hunts throughout the region have been either canceled or postponed.

Although the brunt of the storm is expected to traverse the Southland on Saturday, the chance of thunderstorms and hail on Sunday was enough for many organizations to scuttle their planned events.

Among those events is the annual Egg Bowl and Bunny Brunch at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, which has been canceled this year.

"While we understand the disappointment this may cause, we must prioritize the safety and well-being of all the event attendees, participants, and staff involved," organizers said in a statement. "We apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause. We appreciate your understanding."

In lieu of the events, Pasadena officials invited the public to attend a mini egg hunt and open house at the Rose Bowl on April 2 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Meanwhile, Santa Anita Park has canceled all live racing on Saturday and Sunday. A makeup card of races will be added on April 4. The park's popular Easter Egg Hunt, billed as the largest in the San Gabriel Valley and which had been set for Sunday, will now be held on the Santa Anita infield on April 7. The infield carnival will be held four days next week, April 4-7.

Other cancellations include Garden Grove's Eggscavation event on Saturday. For current ticketholders, free goody bags of treat-filled eggs and an activity booklet will be available at the Atlantis Play Center, located at 13631 Atlantis Way in Garden Grove Park on March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A free photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny will also be available for current ticketholders on March 30, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Garden Grove Sports and Recreation Center, 13641 Deodara Drive.

Buena Park's Spring Eggstravaganza was also canceled. Good bags can be picked up starting April 1 at the Buena Park Community Center, 6688 Beach Blvd., Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Ave.. and the Community Gymnasium, 6931 Orangethorpe Ave., during regular business hours.

Duarte's EGGFEST has been transformed into a drive-thru event due to the inclement weather. Resident are invited to drive through Encanto Park on March 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., to wave to the Easter Bunny receive and a basket of goodies.