WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady Melania Trump has unveiled an enticing preview of the upcoming 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll, set to take place on Monday, April 21, 2025. This year’s festivities promise a delightful blend of fun, education, and unforgettable experiences for families and children nationwide.
In a nod to the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, the America250 initiative will transform the South Lawn into a vibrant historical playground. Young attendees can immerse themselves in the past by signing their own mini-Declaration of Independence, donning costumes inspired by the Founding Fathers, and engaging with an activity book titled George the Star: An America250 Story.
This year’s event will continue the cherished traditions of the Egg Roll and Egg Hunt, featuring genuine small- and medium-sized eggs graciously donated by American egg farmers. Moreover, thanks to the White House Historical Association and its various partners, guests can look forward to a diverse range of entertaining activities, including:
- A Be Best Military Card Writing Station, where children can express their gratitude to American troops.
- Be Best Hopscotch, designed for our most energetic young guests.
- A Space Exploration Experience, presented by NASA, for budding astronauts.
- A Hen to Home Activity, brought to you by the American Egg Board.
- A Garden Café serving delicious treats, courtesy of the American Egg Board.
- A Play Garden, organized by The Toy Association.
- A Bloom Bar and Carrot Planting station, in collaboration with the International Fresh Produce Association.
- Easter Candy Distribution, thanks to the National Confectioners Association.
- A Reading Nook, provided by Amazon.
- A Family Photo Opportunity Celebrating Reading, also courtesy of Amazon.
- A Bunny Hop Stage, sponsored by YouTube.
- An AI-Powered Experience and Photo Opportunity, courtesy of Meta.
- A Ringing of the Bell Photo Opportunity, thanks to the New York Stock Exchange.
- An Egg Coloring Activity, sponsored by PAAS®.
- A Cookie Decorating Station, courtesy of Signature Brands, LLC.
- A Digital White House Egg Hunt Game, provided by GALA.
- A Presidential Transportation Learning & Illustration Activity, organized by the White House Historical Association.
- A Bubble Station, Bunny Tunnel, and a Soccer Eggstravaganza for active play.
- Additional photo opportunities including large wooden eggs, a White House photo frame, an Egg Roll sign, and the President’s motorcade vehicle: “The Beast.”
- Commemorative Wooden Egg Distribution as families exit the South Lawn.
The 2025 celebration will also feature a stellar lineup of live performances on the Bunny Hop Stage:
- The United States Marine Band.
- The United States Army Band.
- The United States Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps.
- The United States Navy Band.
- The United States Air Force Band.
- “Go with YoYo,” a beloved children’s performer, will energize the audience.
The current roster of featured readers at the Reading Nook includes:
- First Lady Melania Trump.
- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins.
- U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
- U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and his wife Rachel Campos-Duffy.
- U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
- White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
- Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler.
- Chief of Staff to the First Lady Hayley Harrison.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
- Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine General Keith Kellogg.
- U.S. Representative Pete Sessions.
- U.S. Representative Andy Ogles.
- U.S. Representative Jimmy Patronis.
- White House Chief Curator Donna Hayashi-Smith.
- Mrs. Jennifer Hegseth.
- Mrs. Lisa Collins.
- Mrs. Anita McBride and Ms. Gigi McBride.
For more information about the history of the White House Easter Egg Roll, please visit this link.
