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PHOTOS: White House Easter Egg Roll Goes On Despite April Showers

The rain delay at the White House's "EGG-ucation" themed Easter Egg Roll Monday did not stop thousands of attendees.

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The White House Easter Egg Roll begins on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 1, 2024.
The White House Easter Egg Roll begins on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

WASHINGTON, DC — A rainy Monday at the White House could not dampen the Easter festivities on the South Lawn. Over 40,000 participants came to the White House to celebrate the April 1 Easter Egg Roll, a tradition first held in 1878.

This year's theme was "EGG-ucation", created by first Lady Jill Biden. As a teacher for over 30 years, the First Lady designed the event to teach children about healthy eating, exercise and farming.

Children lined up on the South Lawn for a chance to get to roll their colorful hard-boiled eggs. The President, First Lady, and Easter bunnies cheered them on. Even with the gloomy weather, plenty of families attended the event while donning brightly colored ponchos and rain jackets.

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See photos below of the Easter Egg Roll on the White House's South Lawn.

Children participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Kids rolling their eggs across the South Lawn. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Members of the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps give a musical demonstration during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Joe Biden looks out toward The White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
A huge crowd descends on the White House lawn for the start of this year's Easter egg roll, after the event was delayed by thunder and lightning for about 90 minutes, at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, wave from the Blue Room Balcony. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
First lady Jill Biden cheers on participants. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Joe Biden, left, and first lady Jill Biden, right, participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Joe Biden, center left, and Vice President Kamala Harris, center right, accompanied by first lady Jill Biden, left, and second gentleman Doug Emhoff, right, wave at the audience on the South Lawn. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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