Here comes the chocolate rush: Branford’s annual Robert Marston Easter Egg Hunt is set to take place on Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m. at Foote Memorial Park. A hunt for those with food allergies is also being offered. The event’s rain date is Saturday, March 30.

The annual event draws hundreds of kids to grab up candy that’s spread by volunteers and provided by sponsoring organizations each year. The hunt is co-sponsored by Branford Parks and Recreation Department with the Branford American Legion, Corcoran Sundquist Post #83. Additional assistance comes from the Branford Fire Department and, of course, the Easter Bunny.

The program is free for all Branford children aged 10 and under. The candy is collected in waves, with age groups for 4 years old and younger, 5 and 6 years old, 7 and 8 years old, and 9 and 10 years old.

There is no registration for the hunt, but families are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the hunt. Foote Memorial Park is located on Melrose Avenue.