While some chose to spend their Easter in church, others opted to spend their time together outdoors. Action News Now reporter Raishaud Pinkney spoke with some of the people at 20th Street Park in Chico about their day.
CHICO, Calif. — While Easter holds deep religious meaning for many Christians, others in Chico marked the holiday with longstanding family traditions outdoors in Bidwell Park.
Families gathered Sunday following morning services to spend time together, sharing meals, playing sports, and continuing annual customs passed down through generations.
The Hughes family, originally from Minnesota and now living in Butte County, spent the morning playing pickleball. They say their Easter gatherings have grown over the years alongside their family, now spanning multiple generations, including parents in their 90s.
Across the park, the Stevens family continued their tradition of bocce ball, saying Easter for them is less about a single form of observance and more about coming together as a family and community.
Some families also shared food with others in attendance, emphasizing connection and generosity as part of their celebration.
For them, Easter Sunday wasn’t just a holiday — it was a reminder of time spent together outdoors in the heart of Chico’s community.
