2010 Easter Egg Roll

Ready, Set, Go!

The President and First Lady have announced that this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010 with the theme of “Ready, Set, 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. Full ticketing information is below. We hope to see you at the White House!

Ticketing

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.

At this time the 2010 White House Easter Egg Roll Online Lottery is now closed. All entries will have an equal chance of being selected if your application was submitted by Sunday, February 28.

Lottery results will be available starting Thursday, March 4, 2010 at recreation.gov

If your entry was not selected in the online lottery or you missed the deadline to apply for the lottery, please visit www.whitehouse.gov/easterEggRoll on the day of the event for interactive opportunities to participate in the 2010 White House Easter Egg Roll.

2009 White House Easter Egg Roll Video

Here’s a roundup of last year’s fantastic event.

Learn more about the 2009 event.

Souvenir White House Eggs

The 2010 White House Easter Egg Roll souvenir eggs will be available for purchase online at the National Park Foundation website.  Each wooden egg is expertly crafted, painted, and includes the signatures of the President and First Lady.

The official 2010 White House Easter Eggs March 4, 2010.

Security Information

All attendees will be required to go through a security screening process on the ellipse. The following items will be prohibited:

• Food and Beverages of any kind
• Duffel Bags/Suitcases/Backpacks
• No Smoking
• Knives of any size
• Aerosols of any kind
• Fireworks/Firecrackers
• Animals (except guide dogs)
• Real or Simulated Weapons/Ammunition
• Mace

US Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit any other personal items.