Easter morning tradition continues at Carillon Park

Dayton History presents the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton on Sunday, April 17.

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Dayton History presents the 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton on Sunday, April 17.
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April 12, 2022
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A faith-based Dayton tradition since 1942, Carillion Historical Park’s Easter Sunrise Service will be held Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 a.m.

The early morning gathering at Deeds Carillon drew an estimated crowd of 10,000 on April 5, 1942. Carillon Historical Park founders Edward A. and Edith Walton Deeds were among the crowd.

The 81st annual Easter Sunrise Service is presented in partnership with Greater Dayton Christian Connections. The speaker will be Rev. Dr. David F. Watson, academic dean and professor of New Testament at United Theological Seminary.

Everyone is encouraged to bring blankets and chairs.

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For more information, visit daytonhistory.org.

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