PHOTOS | Easter Egg-Stravaganza draws thousands to Ferry Point Park

A child participating in the egg hunt looks over his pile of eggs on Sunday, April 2. Roughly 3,000 people turned out for the event, according to event organizer Angela Torres. Photo Max Blease

McGruff the Crime Dog photobombs police officers at the Throggs Neck Community Alliance and 45th Precinct Egg-Stravaganza in Ferry Point Park. Photo Max Blease

Younger children were permitted a head-start to gather as many of the colored eggs as they could fit in their Easter baskets, which were donated by the 45th Precinct Council. Photo Max Blease

McGruff the Crime Dog flashes peace signs at the camera while New York City Mayor Eric Adams talks to the crowd about the importance of community and policing. The event also included popcorn, cotton candy, bounce house, a magic show, DJ and caricature artist. Photo Max Blease

From left, Angela Torres, executive director of the Throggs Neck Community Alliance, with Hannah Rivera, of the 45th Precinct’s Community Affairs. The event was the brainchild of Torres and Rivera. “Private and public partnerships allow communities to work together to make big events happen for the betterment of the community and creates memories amongst families that will live on for years to come,” Torres said. Photo courtesy Angela Torres

Families run out during an Easter Egg Hunt to gather the 15,000 eggs spread across Ferry Point Park, and hunt for the coveted golden eggs. Families also competed in prizes in egg spoon races and potato sack races. Photo Max Blease

McGruff the Crime Dog, Mayor Eric Adams, Councilmember Marjorie Velázquez, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and others at the Throggs Neck Community Alliance and 45th Precinct Egg-Stravaganza. Although not in attendance, state Senator Nathalia Fernandez and state Assemblymember Michael Benedetto supported the event. “We will definitely be having this event annually and look forward to hosting more large events like this throughout the year,” said event organizer Angela Torres. Photo Max Blease