Washington — The White House is hosting the annual Easter Egg Roll on Monday, where children gathered for the long-held tradition put on by the president and first lady.
This year’s event, which carries on a tradition that began in 1878, features school themes. The “EGGucation” event hosted by longtime teacher and first lady Jill Biden features educational activities such as a reading nook and a farm field trip, among others, this year.
Around 40,000 people were expected to attend the annual Easter Egg Roll event. Children roll colorful eggs using wooden spoons across the White House’s South Lawn in the longstanding tradition.
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Among the guests are military and veteran families, along with caregivers and survivors. This year’s event marks the third held by the Biden White House, after skipping the event in 2021 event because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monday’s event was delayed by a storm in the area. The egg-rolling event was supposed to begin at 7 a.m., with nine sessions throughout the day. Members of the general public were able to obtain tickets through an online lottery.