11:16 A.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Welcome to the White House Easter Egg Roll. Happy Easter, everybody. (Applause.) I’m a teacher, so I love any time when we can turn the White House into a classroom. And that’s what we’re doing today. The South Lawn is transforming into our learning playground and school community. And…
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Statement from President Joe Biden on Easter
Jill and I send our warmest wishes to Christians around the world celebrating Easter Sunday. Easter reminds us of the power of hope and the promise of Christ’s Resurrection. As we gather with loved ones, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice. We pray for one another and cherish the blessing of the dawn of new possibilities. And…
White House Announces Theme and Activities for the 2024 Easter Egg Roll
First Lady and “First Teacher” Jill Biden Continues “EGGucation” Theme for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll Today, the White House 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…
The White House Announces Date and Ticket Lottery for the 2024 Easter Egg Roll
Today, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are pleased to announce the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on the South Lawn on Easter Monday, April 1, 2024, continuing one of the oldest traditions in White House history. Additional information on this year’s theme, activities, and media coverage opportunities will be released in the coming weeks. For members…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Orthodox Easter
Jill and I send warm wishes to Orthodox Christian communities around the world as they celebrate Easter. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds us of God’s abundant love for us and the power of light over darkness. We join Orthodox Christians in giving thanks for these and other blessings and rededicate ourselves to caring for…
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the 2023 White House Easter Egg Roll
Blue Room Balcony 10:10 A.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Welcome to the Easter Egg Roll. As your First Lady and as a teacher, I’ve seen again and again: Learning doesn’t only happen in the classroom. There are so many fun opportunities to learn around us every day. And that’s what we — why we wanted…
White House Announces Theme and Activities for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll
The First Lady Continues “EGGucation” Theme for Easter Egg Roll with Fun Learning Activities Filling the South Lawn on April 10, 2023 The White House announced today the full program of activities for the 2023 White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition dating back to 1878. A teacher for more than 30 years, First Lady Jill Biden…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Easter
Jill and I join Christians around the world in celebrating Easter Sunday, a day of hope and joy, renewal and rebirth. It marks the end of Lent, a period of sacrifice and contemplation. And it commemorates Christ’s Resurrection, a powerful reminder of God’s love and the promise of redemption for us all. During Lent and especially…
The White House Announces 2023 Springtime Events
Today, the President and First Lady are pleased to announce the schedule for the following springtime events: Spring Garden Tours and the White House Easter Egg Roll. SPRING GARDEN TOURSThe President and First Lady will continue the annual tradition of opening the White House gardens and South Grounds to members of the public for Spring Garden…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
12:38 P.M. EDT (A costumed Easter Bunny approaches the podium.) Q Awww! Q Happy Easter! (The Easter Bunny gestures to take questions from the press.) Q How has Easter been for you this year? Q Are you the President of the United States? (The Easter Bunny shakes its head.) Q Are you the Vice President…
