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Update: White House to Hold Annual Easter Egg Roll
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For Immediate Release
OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY
March 22, 2005

Update: White House to Hold Annual Easter Egg Roll



March 22, 2005

-- Spring Event, which started in 1878, is one of the oldest White House
Traditions --

Washington, D.C. -- The annual White House Easter Egg Roll will be held
Monday, March 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the South Lawn of the White
House.

The National Park Service will distribute free tickets on two dates for
entry to the South Lawn. The majority of tickets will be available
beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, with the remaining tickets
available beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 28. The tickets, which
are timed for entrance, will be distributed on a first-come, first-served
basis at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion (southwest corner of 15th and E
Streets). A maximum of five tickets will be issued per person. Children of
all ages are welcome to attend, as long as there is at least one child
seven years old or under and no more than two adults per group. Tickets are
required for every attendee, including small children, to enter the White
House South Lawn. No tickets are necessary for access or events on the
Ellipse.

Activities begin at 7:30 a.m. on the Ellipse with food and entertainment.
On the South Lawn, children age seven and under can participate in the egg
roll, and all children may participate in egg decorating and other
activities. For all family members, there will be live music; reading
corners with special guest readers including Doreen Cronin, author of the
book Click Clack Moo and Sonia Manzano, "Maria" on Sesame Street and author
of No Dogs Allowed!; and several stage shows. Also in attendance will be
some favorite characters from children's educational programming, including
Clifford the Big Red Dog, Leona from Between the Lions and The Berenstain
Bears.

Baby strollers and wheelchairs will be permitted on the South Lawn;
however, outside food, coolers and lawn chairs will not be allowed on the
White House grounds. In order to facilitate entry into the event, please
limit your carry-in items. All public entry into the Egg Roll will begin on
the Ellipse. Guests will be escorted to the South Lawn per their designated
ticket time. Parking will not be available near the White House and the use
of public transportation is strongly encouraged. The closest Metro stops
are Federal Triangle and Metro Center.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.

For the most up-to-date information on the Easter Egg Roll and other public
events at the White House, please call the Visitors Office 24-hour
information line at (202) 456-7041.

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