Celebrate the start of spring by leaping through Pasadena’s largest Egg Bowl and Festival Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the historic Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr.  More than 6,000 people are expected to attend the second annual event featuring over 60,000 colorful eggs, food, arts and crafts, live entertainment and plenty of other adrenaline-pumping activities.

The fun will begin with a special VIP Bunny Brunch at the Terry Donahue Pavilion, Stadium Club Lounge from 9-11 a.m.  Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausages and more for $20 per person ages 9 and older and $12 for ages 8 and younger.  Admission is free for kids 4 and younger who are accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket. Bring your camera to capture memorable moments with the bunny.  Brunch attendees will gain VIP access to the first egg hunt of the day starting at 11 a.m.

Advance tickets for the Bunny Brunch will be available online at www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve or in person at the community centers listed below starting Monday, Feb. 29. Tickets will also be sold at the event if available. The public is encouraged to purchase advance tickets. Last year’s event sold out!

  • Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., (626) 744-7300
  • Robinson Park Recreation Center, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., (626) 744-7330
  • Victory Park Recreation Center, 2575 Paloma St., (626) 744-7500
  • Villa-Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa St., (626) 744-6530

After the VIP Bunny Brunch, jump into the spring festival featuring live musical performances, bunny ear contests, face painting, for-sale food and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More than 60,000 eggs will cover the Rose Bowl’s massive field where children 12 and younger will search for the lucky GOLDEN EGG, redeemable for a coveted gift basket full of goodies. Remember to bring your best egg hunting basket or purchase a $3 bucket. All egg hunts are the same this year, so kids can hunt in their age groups during the 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. egg bowl!

No registration is required for the Egg Bowl and Festival, and admission is free. There is a nominal fee for various attractions and food.

Free rides to and from the Egg Bowl and Festival will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Pasadena Transit Route 51 Saturday buses. Route 51 buses will operate every 22 minutes, and 11 minutes between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.!  The stadium is a 5-minute walk from the nearest Pasadena Transit bus stop.  View the route map and schedule at www.pasadenatransit.net.  Free parking will be available in Lot F for people who drive to the event.  

For more info about the spring Egg Bowl and Festival, visit www.cityofpasadena.net/eggbowl. The Egg Bowl is sponsored by Pasadena’s Human Services and Recreation Department, www.cityofpasadena.net/humanservices, and the Rose Bowl Operating Company.