The 147th White House Easter Egg Role will take place on the South grass on Monday (April 21), and continues with a tradition that began in 1878. Families selected via an online lottery will join President Trump and the first lady for a day of games, ovarian and educational fun. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump during the 139th Easter Egg Roll event in the White House. The Southern Grazing of the White House will be buzzing with excitement on Monday (April 21) as families gather for the 147th edition of the White House Easter Egg Roll, a cherished American tradition dating from 1878. Children under the age of 13, selected by a national lottery, join President Donald Trump, the first Dame Melania Trump, and the White House staff for a festive morning. Patriotic flair. History to come to life. The White House Easter Animal Role meeting will pay tribute to a legacy started by President Rutherford B. Hayes, which first allowed children to roll eggs on the White House grass in 1878. According to the National Park Service, the tradition may have roots, as far back as Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, when information was observed in the light of the Capitol. Real eggs in a time of scarcity Despite continued supply challenges caused by bird flu outbreaks, the White House Easter Egg event will use 2025 real eggs, thanks to donations from US egg farmers. The US egg board has confirmed that about 30,000 will be used in total. Games, science and sweet treats this year’s activities are designed to be fun, educational and inclusive. Children enjoy a broad range that includes: egg roll, egg hunt, the best military card writing station, hopscotch, nasa -spatial exploration experience, hen to home activity, garden café for tasty delicacies, play garden, bleeding and root plant, egg color activity, cake decorating, bubble station, Bunny, Soccer Eastravagza, Read. How to join the tradition families from all 56 US states and areas was invited to apply for tickets via an online lottery on recreation.gov. Each application requires at least one adult and one child (12 or younger than), with a maximum of six participants per household. Winners were notified by e -mail and given time slots to help manage the large crowds on the South grass. First Published: 21 Apr 2025, 01:15 am Ist
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