Breaking (so to speak): Obamas release White House Easter Egg Roll date, rules
The President and First Lady announced today that this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 with the theme of “Get Up and Go!” promoting health and wellness.The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and, of course, Easter egg rolling. All of the activities will encourage children to lead healthy and active lives and follow the First Lady’s ‘Let’s Move!’ initiative, a national campaign to combat childhood obesity. The White House will open its South Lawn for children aged 12 years and younger and their families.
White House Easter Egg Roll tickets will be distributed through an online lottery system, allowing guests from across the United States to participate in a tradition that dates back to 1878. The lottery will open for entries on March 10th at 12:01am and close on March 13th at 11:59pm. Tickets are free of charge and are non transferable. Full ticketing details can be found at www.whitehouse.gov/eastereggroll .
For the most up-to-date information on the Easter Egg Roll and other public events at the White House, please visit www.whitehouse.gov/eastereggroll or call the Visitors' Office 24-hour information line at (202) 456-7041.####
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Yea I wonder if Obama is going to lay another big egg on the working class of the United States. This guy is more like Bush Jr. everyday. What happen to change?
Posted by: Ron | March 04, 2011 at 05:02 PM
Obama please don't use your race as a scapegoat for your lack of popularity, it's about your incompetence!
Posted by: steve rodriguez | March 04, 2011 at 09:03 PM
"Get up and Go!" How stupid.
As if kids need to be urged to run when hunting for Easter Eggs.
Wonder if in keeping with her Food Police role, Michelle Antoinette will be hiding decorated potatoes instead of candy eggs?
Posted by: Anonna | March 05, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Id like to attend that event.. although im not a huge Obama fan..
Posted by: Gagner Argent | March 05, 2011 at 09:14 AM
I think Michelle Obama should be applauded for her interest and activism in encouraging healthier diets for our children along with more active lifestyles. All too many of our children need more exercise and need to be encouraged to "Get Up and Go." This sounds like a fun and healthy occasion for young children and their families -- why can't we leave politics out of it?
Posted by: HelenAnn Bower | March 05, 2011 at 02:01 PM