The White House Easter Egg Roll is a tradition dating back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes officially opened the White House grounds to local children for egg rolling on Easter Monday. Successive Presidents have continued the tradition of inviting children to the White House Lawn for egg rolling and other activities.

The White House will open the South Lawn to children age twelve and under, along with their families, to enjoy sports, cooking classes, live musical performances, storytelling and the traditional White House Easter Egg Roll. The theme for the 2010 event is “Ready, Set, Go!” promoting health and wellness.

Date: April 5, 2010, 8 am – 5 pm

Location: White House,1600 Pennsylvania Ave. (202) 456-7041.
All guests will enter the event from the Ellipse and will go through a security screening process.

Tickets: Tickets will be distributed free of charge via an online lottery system, allowing guests from across the United States to participate. To apply for tickets, you must visit www.recreation.gov from February 25 to February 28, 2010.

Security: All attendees will be required to go through a security screening process. No food or beverages are allowed on the grounds. Duffel Bags, suitcases and backpacks are not allowed. Strollers, diaper bags, baby formula, and baby bottles are permitted. ~ FBN