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WHHO Easter Egg Roll Visitors
White House Easter egg Roll
The White House Easter Egg Roll is a popular event hosted by the White House. The South Lawn of the White House is filled with exciting activities for the whole family, including storytime, games, live entertainment, and the traditional Easter Egg Roll. The 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Apply Through the Online Lottery to Attend
The lottery runs from Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET through Monday, March 10, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET. Apply through Recreation.gov. Winners will be notified via email on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Ticket Information
•There is no charge for entering the lottery.
•Only one application is allowed per household.
•Requires at least one child (age 13 and under) and one adult to apply; a maximum of two adults can enter per application.
•Tickets are free and limited to six per household.
•Ensure your account contact information is correct and current as your email will be used for lottery and ticket communications.
History of the Egg Roll
In the 1870s, Capitol Hill had become a popular spot for children to roll eggs - and themselves - down the hill on Easter Monday. As the event grew more popular, the toll on the grounds was noticeable. In 1876, Congress passed a law forbidding the Capitol grounds to be used as a children's playground.
In 1878, President Rutherford B. Hayes issued an order that if any children should come to the White House to roll their Easter eggs, they would be allowed to do so. The tradition has been carried on since, and has grown into the major event you can experience today. For more information on past White House Easter Egg Roll events, visit the White House Historical Association's website.
For questions about the event, call the White House Visitor Center (202) 208-1631.
