BANGOR – Five hundred children donned Easter finery and fast shoes as they raced for treats at the annual Easter egg hunt at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, on Saturday, March 28.

“The annual Easter egg hunt is an enjoyable tradition we always look forward to,” said Capt. Tom Zwolfer, Commanding Officer, NBK. “This year, the additional activities lined up for the children were not only fun but also gave them a chance to see some of the interesting things the Naval Base Kitsap team does.”

The Easter Bunny presided over the activities which included a demonstration of military working dogs and a bouncy house. Children and their parents also had the opportunity to explore a fire truck and ambulance.

Before the event, the egg hunters lined up to make their own bunny baskets, get their faces painted and create marshmallow animals. After each age group completed their search, they could enjoy plenty of hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken patties and other refreshments served by the Knights of Columbus.

The Easter egg hunt was a joint partnership between NBK’s chapel and the Morale, Welfare and Recreation department with assistance from security, the fire department and Intermedia Maintenance Facility’s First Class Chief Petty Officers’ Association.

“The event shows how well our teams at NBK work together,” Zwolfer said. “The entire NBK team looks forward to organizing these family-friendly events as much as the families enjoy participating in them.”