Easter morning tradition continues at Carillon Park

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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Russell Florence Jr. is a team leader/coordinator of Lifestyles/Dayton Daily News. He has been an arts/lifestyles reporter for Dayton Daily News since 2012. He has served on Dayton Daily News Community Board of Contributors and assisted Dayton Daily News Editorial Board. He received his BA in mass communications from Wright State University.