Egg hunt to take place underwater at Jefferson Pool

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- On March 9th, the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department hosted a scuba diving event from Mermet Springs. Now, young divers will get the chance to go underwater.

Egg divers will get to search for eggs in the Jefferson Pool on Saturday, March 30th.

Children up to five years old will get to dive at 10:00 a.m., and children ages 6 to 10 years old will get to dive at 11:00 a.m. (maximum 100 per age group). There is a $5 entry fee per child.

One parent can be in the water with their child at a time.

Eggs will be numbered and correspond with candy & prizes!

Door prizes will be handed out and the Easter bunny will be available for photos!

Paid divers will receive a free ticket to Jefferson Pool to swim after the event.

For more information, contact Robert at rshanahan@cityofcape.org or visit the City of Cape website.