2019 Easter Egg Roll Race

This photograph of children racing eggs down the South Lawn during a Easter Egg Roll Race was taken by Matthew D'Agostino. The Easter Egg Roll race has been the highlight of the event since the Richard M. Nixon administration. The 141st White House Easter Egg Roll took place on the South Lawn of the White House and the Ellipse on April 22, 2019. Festivities included games like hopscotch, musical eggs, drawing lessons, and tennis games. Guests were also greeted by variety of costumed performers including the White House Easter Bunny, the PAAS Easter Bunny, and the Racing Presidents who are the mascots of the Washington Nationals baseball team. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed guests from the South Portico, officiated an Easter Egg Roll Race, and participated in activities such as reading childrens books and coloring with children.