(Easter this year is April 20th)....Calexico celebrated early.

The City held an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Crummett Park. The Hunt featured 10,000 Easter eggs. There was also music, food vendors, a visit from the Easter Bunny and more. Kids from around the County swarmed Crummett Park to enjoy the Easter event. The City says it was the Kick-off event of their 117 Anniversary. The Anniversary is being marked by a series of events. The next event will be April 14 with the unveiling of a new Mural titled Daydream at the Camarena Memorial Library. The Mural was created by Calexico Native Mia Salinas. On April 15th it will be the Lego World Art Exhibit at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center. Also next week There will be a Proclamation honoring Calexico and the opening of a time capsule.