U.S. Marine Band Performs at the 2023 Easter Egg Roll
In this photograph taken by Matthew D'Agostino on April 10, 2023, the United States Marine Band performs at the White House Easter Egg Roll. The Marine Band performed as President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrived on the South Portico. The theme for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President and Dr. Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities.
Photographer
Matthew D'Agostino
Date of Work
April 10, 2023
Type
Photograph
Credit
Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association
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