Southern California is bracing for a wet Easter weekend. Rainfall is expected both Saturday and Sunday with a chance for severe thunderstorms, hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes.
The rain could start late Friday in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, but most of the precipitation is predicted for Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Lighter showers were forecast for Sunday.
Easter events throughout the region have already been canceled. For example, The city of Pasadena canceled Saturday’s Egg Bowl and Bunny Brunch, Santa Anita canceled weekend racing and egg hunts, the City of Huntington Beach canceled its Easter Hunt Family Fun Day, and Garden Grove canceled Eggscavation.
Nonetheless, other events still have a green light, with some even making adjustments to accommodate for the coming wet weather. As of Friday afternoon, the following events have yet to be canceled.
Los Angeles
On Saturday, March 30, from 2 to 3 p.m., head on down to the Olvera Street area for the Blessing of the Animals, an L.A. tradition dating back to 1930. Get your pet blessed and celebrate the Easter holiday on Main Street between Arcadia and Cesar Chavez.On Easter Sunday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrate at the Giant Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Celebration 2024 at 4810 Sunset Boulevard.
Long Beach
On March 30 in Long Beach, enjoy the inaugural Long Beach Bluegrass Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Recreation Park Bandshell at 701-939 Federation Drive.Related Stories
Due to the inclement weather, the Long Beach Easter Maker Market has been rescheduled for April 7. The event includes dozens of vendors and makers, crafts, an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more entertainment.
San Diego County
Chula Vista
Be sure to check out the free Community Easter Extravaganza Event on March 30 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Chula Vista at 1200 East H Street.Encinitas
A massive Easter egg hunt with 20,000 eggs will be hidden for this North County, San Diego event from 10 a.m. to noon on March 30 at Encinitas Community Park at 425 Santa Fe Drive.Orange County
In Santa Ana on March 30, take part in a drive-thru Easter EGG-Cellent Adventure tailored for the rain from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Centennial Park at 3000 West Edinger Avenue.
Riverside
In Riverside, hundreds are expected to climb Mount Rubidoux at sunrise on Easter—carrying on a tradition to hike to the Cross atop the 1,300-foot peak started in 1909. The approximately three-mile paved trail is accessible via Ryan Bonaminio Park at 5000 Tequesquite Avenue.Despite the possibility of rain, you’ll be sure to find something fun for the family in Southern California to celebrate Easter!
