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(NewsNation) — On your mark, get acceptable and roll. The 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll volition footwear disconnected connected the South Lawn astatine 10:30 a.m. ET.
President Donald Trump is expected to talk astatine the event, which follows the Vatican's announcement aboriginal Monday that Pope Francis has died.
Monday's event, successful which children rotation eggs crossed the White House lawn, dates to 1878, during Rutherford B. Hayes' presidency. This year, it falls connected the 250th solemnisation of America's founding.
The juncture volition besides diagnostic an ovum hunt, a presumption to constitute letters to soldiers, games, interactive experiences, coating and photograph opportunities, a cooky decorating presumption and more.
American farmers donated eggs for the event, according to a White House quality release.
Live performances see the U.S. Marine, Navy, Army and Air Force bands, on with Go with YoYo, a famed children's performer.
An online lottery was held to prime the participating children and families.
