Worshipers gather for a nondenominational, community Easter sunrise service at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza on April 5, presented by Hope Chapel. (Christina House / For The Times)
Community Easter sunrise service at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. (Christina House / For The Times)
Pastor Mike Sanders of Vision Church speaks to the crowd of worshipers during a nondenominational Easter sunrise service at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza on April 5. (Christina House / For The Times)
From left, Noelani Jai, Jennifer McPhie and Lokelia Brey, of Hope Chapel Huntington Beach Hula Ministry, dance during the nondenominational service at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. (Christina House / For The Times)
Worshipers gather for a non-denominational, community Easter sunrise service at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza on April 5. (Christina House / For The Times)
Worshipers gather at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza on April 5. (Christina House / For The Times)
Huntington Beach resident Veronica Berard, right, and her dog, Risky Business, wait in the early morning hours for an Easter sunrise service to begin. (Christina House / For The Times)
Children make soap bubbles during an Easter festival in downtown L.A. Sponsored by the New City Church, the event featured egg hunts, sack races, art, music and food. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Children compete in a sack race during an Easter festival in downtown Los Angeles. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Emma Perez, 2, gathers brightly colored, candy-filled eggs during a hunt in downtown Los Angeles. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
