White House announces theme for the 2024 Easter Egg Roll

Decorations for the White House Easter Egg Roll adorn the East Colonnade of the White House, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

WASHINGTON – The White House Thursday announced the full program of activities for the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition dating back to 1878.

A teacher for more than 30 years, First Lady Jill Biden is continuing her theme of “EGGucation” for the event, transforming the South Lawn and Ellipse into a school community, full of fun educational activities for children of all ages to enjoy.

In addition to the time-honored traditions of rolling and hunting eggs, this year’s White House Easter “EGGucation” Roll will also feature a School House Activity Area, Reading Nook, Field Trip to the Farm, Picture Day, a Physical “EGGucation” Zone, a Snack Time Tent and more.  The South Façade of the White House will be adorned with balloons, marked with STEAM school subjects, a nod to Biden’s belief that with EGGucation, “all students can soar.” 

Approximately 40,000 people will take part in this year’s Easter “EGGucation” Roll, including thousands of military and veteran families, caregivers and survivors.

Tickets for the general public were distributed to guests from all across the country through an online public lottery.

The American Egg Board, on behalf of America’s Egg Farmers, continues its more than 45-year history of participation in the event as our legacy partner in support of the White House Easter Egg Roll.

This year’s event will be broken into nine sessions, beginning at 7 a.m. ET and ending at 7  p.m. ET.

Follow along with the White House Easter “EGGucation” Roll activities with #EasterEggRoll and #EGGucation, and the official @White House, @POTUS, and @FLOTUS social media accounts on X, Facebook and Instagram.

Additional information about this year’s “EGGucational” activities and programming is included below:

EGG ROLL
The tradition that started it all! Children will use wooden spoons to roll colorful eggs in a race across the South Lawn.

EGG HUNT
Children will find hidden eggs and collect special prizes.

SCHOOL HOUSE
The School House area of the South Lawn will be full of fun educational activities for all to enjoy!

SCHOOL HOUSE STAGE
The School House stage on the South Lawn will feature “egg-citing” kids’ educational acts and performances.

SNACK TIME!
Children and their families can fuel up for learning with some seasonal snacks!

FIELD TRIP TO THE FARM
It’s time to head to the farm for a school field trip!  Children will learn from farmers about how they help feed our families.

READING NOOK
Families will come together for some special story time with children’s book authors and special guests!

PICTURE DAY
Families will remember this day always with a fun photo! Snap a family picture with the White House in the background or capture a moment with your favorite costumed character.

PHYSICAL EGGucation (PE) Zone
Children of all ages will hop, bounce, kick, run, and throw their way through the Ellipse’s obstacle course and favorite schoolyard activities.

BAND HALL
Families will enjoy music from marching bands as they make their way up to the Egg Roll!