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Heads up: Helicopter egg drop returns to Oakland this weekend

OAKLAND, Fla. — Easter is coming at us from all directions this year.

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The Celebration Among the Oaks helicopter egg drop returns Saturday at VanderLey Park. Thousands of eggs will drop from the sky via helicopter.

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The annual event also returns with an expanded footprint to offer more experiences, thousands of eggs and boutique vendors, according to a news release.

Among the expanded event is an interactive bubble booth, a chance to visit the Easter Bunny, more than 50 local vendors, food and more.

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The event begins at 10 a.m.

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Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.