White House Easter Egg Roll Prep Widens Ahead
A White House committee plans the Easter Egg Roll with over 15 000 eggs signed by athletes authors artists and lawmakers. More than 400 volunteers assist as the event returns on Monday April 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Access is limited to children under eight and their accompanying adults.
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Easter Egg Roll History At White House Celebrated
The first Easter Egg Roll took place on Capitol grounds and led to the White House Egg Roll tradition. Since then the event features bands, decorations, and visits from the Easter Bunny with children rolling eggs down 24 foot lanes. Reagan autographs and staff signatures add value to eggs for prize seekers.
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