White House Easter Egg Roll returns with patriotic theme tied to America’s 250th birthday
Families have a good time on the South Lawn with new actions, together with dwell chicks and expanded interactive displays.
WASHINGTON — The White House South Lawn is filling up with households this Monday morning because the annual Easter Egg Roll returns for its 148th yr, that includes a brand new patriotic theme tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.
The occasion, open to households with youngsters 13 and youthful, is drawing hundreds who gained entry via a free on-line lottery.
Once inside, youngsters will participate within the conventional egg roll whereas additionally exploring dozens of exercise stations arrange throughout the garden.
This yr’s celebration is inserting a stronger concentrate on historical past, service and innovation, reflecting the 250th anniversary of the United States. Activities embody a NASA-led lunar exploration expertise, a man-made intelligence creation station and alternatives for kids to write messages to US troops.
Organizers additionally added to a sensory-friendly egg hunt, increasing entry for households with completely different wants.
Among the brand new additions this yr was a “Hen to Home” exhibit, the place youngsters may see dwell chicks up shut.
President Donald Trump and first girl Melania Trump are scheduled to converse to the gang from the White House balcony earlier than becoming a member of households on the South Lawn for the festivities.
The Easter Egg Roll is a longstanding White House custom relationship again to 1878 through the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes.
Families will go away the occasion with commemorative eggs bearing the signatures of the president and first girl, marking this yr’s milestone celebration.
