Photos: Easter egg hunting at New Salem Fire Department

On Saturday morning in the rain, parents and children gathered at New Salem Fire department for the annual Easter egg hunt.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Ready, set, go! On a rainy Saturday morning, kids line up in front of the Easter bunny, ready to scramble for the colorful eggs strewn on the firehouse floor.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Little bunny: At 18 months, Maddie Malark — in ruffled sweater and flowered dress topped with fluffy bunny ears — knows what an egg hunt is all about. She puts a purple egg into a rabbit-shaped basket held by her mother.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Looking ahead: Egg in hand, this tyke scouts out his next find at the New Salem firehouse on Saturday morning.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

A-tisket, a-tasket, this little girl’s basket is completely full of colorful and shiny Easter eggs as she walks toward her parents to see what candy is inside those eggs on Saturday morning at New Salem firehouse.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Strategy is key: Kids stand behind a ribbon, waiting for the start of the annual Easter egg hunt at the New Salem firehouse on Saturday morning.