Easter festivities ongoing despite rainy weather

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

As Mid-Missouri faces rainy conditions Saturday and Sunday, Easter celebrations are still on the calendar.

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation is hosting two egg hunts Saturday. The events will take place at Douglass Park from Noon to 1:15 p.m. and Indian Hills Park from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

"We're here for the Easter egg hunt," attendee Harlow Worley said. "And I want the candy, every single candy," attendee Amira Eghbali said.

The events will also have crafts and a bunny sack race. Columbia Parks and Rec has not shared any alternative weather plans on its Facebook page.

Jefferson City is hosting its 38th annual Easter egg hunt at Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Jefferson City Jaycees shared in a Facebook post that they planned to monitor the weather. The hunt was held under the park's pavilion.