Easter Egg Roll
134 Years of Fun
On Monday April 9, 2012, the First Family will host the 134th annual White House Easter Egg Roll. This year's theme is “Let's Go, Let's Play, Let's Move” and more than 35,000 people will be joining us on the South Lawn for games, stories, and, of course, the traditional egg roll on the Lawn.
In addition to all the fun and games, the day's activities -- which will include sports courts and cooking demonstrations -- will help educate families on smart ways to incorporate healthy eating and exercise choices into their daily routines, which are key pillars of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative. Ticket holders are encouraged to read the security information and the list of prohibited material before their arrival.
A Look Back at the White House Easter Egg Roll
The Obamas Host the White House Easter Egg Roll
Watch Highlights from Previous White House Easter Egg Rolls
Storytime on the South Lawn
White House Keepsake Eggs
Keepsake wooden eggs first became part of the tradition in 1981, when President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan hosted a hunt for wooden eggs that bore the signatures of famous people. This year the official collection features a new addition: First Dog Bo! Learn more about the official White House keepsake eggs.
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