Easter Sunday is traditionally the busiest church day of the year as congregations prepare for crowds and hold special services in remembrance of the resurrection of Christ.

An Easter service will be held outdoors at Riverfront Park by the congregation of Resurrection and Hope Baptist Church, and Christ Community Church will be holding a special ceremony at Park Theater. Both services are open to everyone and begin at 10:30 a.m.

“We’ll talk about Christ being the best rescue plan ever,” said Christ Community Church pastor Jeremy Kliewer who will deliver the message at Park Theater. “This is a great opportunity for us to all come together as a community and to celebrate Christ.”

Westwood Church of Christ is continuing its recent tradition of a flower cross outside its main entrance on Morrison Street. Pat Carr and his daughter Emery did their part to decorate the cross Saturday morning.

In expecting a large crowd for Sunday’s service, Westwood officials have asked members to park away from the church to allow visitors to have closer spaces.

The Easter Bunny hopped his way into Three Star Mall for a two-day photo session at center stage Friday and Saturday. Dalton Stalcup was persuaded by his mom to get his picture made with the Easter Bunny, even though he maintained he is too old for that.

Adaline Wagner, 2 months, slept through her first visit with the Easter Bunny with sister Emily Wagner. “His fur is so soft,” said Emily while giving the bunny a hug.

There were egg hunts in every corner of the county on Saturday from Midway to McMinnville. Luna Parsley, 5 months, was literally up to her ears in eggs at the Parks and Recreation hunt on Hoover-Millraney Field.