The White House Easter Egg Roll
The White House Easter Egg Roll is an annual event held on the grounds of the white house at which families are invited to hunt for and race Easter Eggs on the White House lawn. The event includes a visit with the Easter Bunny.
The holiday tradition has a long history dating back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes officially opened the White House grounds to local children for egg rolling on Easter Monday. Successive Presidents have continued the tradition of inviting children to the White House Lawn for egg rolling and other activities and entertainment.
This year the White House will open the South Lawn to children age twelve and under, along with their families, to enjoy sports, cooking classes, live musical performances, storytelling and the traditional White House Easter Egg Roll. The 2011 event will feature the theme of “Get Up and Go!” promoting health and wellness with activities that encourage children to lead healthy and active lives and follow the First Lady’s ‘Let’s Move!’ initiative. The event is being held tomorrow (April 25, 2011) from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.Those attending enter the event from the Ellipse and go through a security screening process. Tickets are distributed free of charge via an online lottery system, allowing guests from across the United States to participate.Duffel Bags, suitcases and backpacks are not allowed, but strollers, diaper bags, baby formula, and baby bottles are permitted.
Following is a YouTube Video of last year's Easter Egg Roll hosted by President and Mrs. Obama.
Have a Happy Easter everyone!
The holiday tradition has a long history dating back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes officially opened the White House grounds to local children for egg rolling on Easter Monday. Successive Presidents have continued the tradition of inviting children to the White House Lawn for egg rolling and other activities and entertainment.
This year the White House will open the South Lawn to children age twelve and under, along with their families, to enjoy sports, cooking classes, live musical performances, storytelling and the traditional White House Easter Egg Roll. The 2011 event will feature the theme of “Get Up and Go!” promoting health and wellness with activities that encourage children to lead healthy and active lives and follow the First Lady’s ‘Let’s Move!’ initiative. The event is being held tomorrow (April 25, 2011) from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.Those attending enter the event from the Ellipse and go through a security screening process. Tickets are distributed free of charge via an online lottery system, allowing guests from across the United States to participate.Duffel Bags, suitcases and backpacks are not allowed, but strollers, diaper bags, baby formula, and baby bottles are permitted.
Following is a YouTube Video of last year's Easter Egg Roll hosted by President and Mrs. Obama.
Have a Happy Easter everyone!