Watch: Social distancing Easter Bunny brings Norwood neighborhoods cheer and treats
Kids dance from their doorsteps as the Norwood Recreation Department keeps Easter traditions alive.
Two kids burst into giggles as they saw the Easter Bunny dancing outside their screen door, and as the character set down his basket to dance, the kids mimicked his moves.
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“This is why we do what we do,” the Norwood Recreation Department wrote in a Facebook post. “Our hearts melted today as we went around to all of our houses.”
While the coronavirus has brought many activities to a grinding halt, postponing some and cancelling others, Norwood has kept the tradition alive, all while social distancing, for the community’s children.
“As much as today meant a lot to them, you have no idea how much this meant to the bunny and bunny helpers,” officials said. “We miss our rec families so much. We’re in this together!”
The bunny’s next “tour date,” and its third round hopping through neighborhoods, will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Officials said the “Easter bunny sold out in less than 2 minutes … we are working on a game plan for more visits and trying to figure out if a neighbor is on the list we’ll make 2 stops … stay tuned!”
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Each visit costs families $20, according to the department’s Facebook page, and each visit comes with a small bag of treats from the local Furlong’s Candies.
Norwood Recreation Department Program Director Catherine Seastedt said on Facebook that 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Norwood Food Pantry, and as of Friday, they’ve raised $800 to keep its shelves stocked.
Officials said they’re working on a bunny parade, and hoping to add as many days to the bunny’s tour schedule as possible.
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