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Each year, the White House opens up its south lawn for a huge day of family fun. The White House Easter Egg Roll is an annual tradition that dates back to 1878.
The event is for families with children under 12 years old. There is live music, storytelling, and of course the big Easter egg roll. In 2009, the event attracted more than 30,000 families, so expect a big crowd if you plan to attend.
If you can’t make it to the event, you can purchase a souvenir egg online at the National Park Foundation website. Each wooden egg is expertly crafted and includes the signatures of the President and First Lady.
Tickets to the event are distributed through an online lottery system. Visit www.recreation.gov to apply for the ticket lottery. Entries for the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll lottery will be accepted beginning Thursday March 1 at 10:00 AM (EST) through Monday, March 5 at 10:00 AM (EST).
Travel Tips
As you can imagine, security is pretty intense for this event, so leave the food and beverages, coolers, duffel bags, etc. at home. This year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 9, 2012.
For more visit www.whitehouse.gov/EasterEggRoll.
Travel InformationWhite House Easter Egg Roll Admission: Free, but tickets are required. Parking: On street parking is not available. Metrorail: The nearest Metro stops are: |
2012 White House Easter Egg roll like to know if they are giving any more ticket away.would really love to bring my children.
The results for the ticket lottery were posted on March 12th, 2012. There are no more tickets available for this year.