This 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.
At the White House Easter Egg Roll children of all ages enjoy the reading corners, egg coloring, art activities, face painting, music, magicians, and other activities. Strolling characters interact with the children as they roam the South Lawn. At the reading corners, visitors are treated to storytelling by authors of popular children's books, athletes, Cabinet members, and other senior administration officials.
Date: March 24, 2008, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: White House,1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC (202) 456-7041
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White House Easter Egg Roll Tickets
The National Park Service will distribute free tickets for the White House Easter Egg Roll on Saturday, March 22, 2008 beginning at 7:30 a.m. A small allotment of tickets will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24.The tickets, which are timed for entrance, will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion (southwest corner of 15th and E Streets). A maximum of five tickets will be issued per person. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, as long as there is at least one child seven years old or under and no more than two adults per group. Tickets are required for every attendee, including small children, to enter the White House South Lawn. No tickets are necessary for access to the events on the Ellipse.
For more information, call (202) 208-1631
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