Melania Trump Shares Good Friday Wishes and Excitement for 147th White House Easter Egg Roll
Sarah Johnson
April 19, 2025
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First Lady Melania Trump shares Good Friday wishes and excitement for the White House Easter Egg Roll, celebrating its 147-year tradition with children and families nationwide.
As Holy Week reaches its crescendo, First Lady Melania Trump took to X to offer Good Friday wishes to Americans and share her anticipation for one of the White House's most beloved traditions: the annual Easter Egg Roll.
"May this Good Friday inspire hope and faith for all Americans and our friends around the world," Melania Trump wrote, setting a reflective tone for the holiday weekend. She also took a moment to thank the East Wing staff, recognizing their behind-the-scenes hustle to get everything ready for the big event. If anyone deserves a medal for patience, it's probably those folks corralling thousands of kids hopped up on chocolate.
The first lady highlighted the Easter Egg Roll's long history, noting, "This cherished tradition, rooted in history since 1878, brings joy, storytelling and laughter to America’s children." For those counting, that's 147 years of rolling eggs (and likely, a few rolling eyes from tired parents).
Before President Rutherford B. Hayes brought the festivities to the White House lawn, the event was actually kicked off the U.S. Capitol grounds. Turns out, too many egg-rolling kids were wreaking havoc on the landscape. Who knew Easter could be so controversial?
Melania Trump expressed her excitement for the upcoming event, saying, "I look forward to watching all of the smiles light up this memorable day, on Monday." The planning of the Egg Roll is traditionally the responsibility of the first lady, and each has put her own spin on it—dancing, races, and all sorts of activities have popped up over the years.
Want to join? Well, you needed to get lucky in the online lottery, which wrapped up on March 10. Attendees can expect to leave with a special wooden egg as a keepsake, a tradition that has become a coveted part of the experience.
This year's White House Easter Egg Roll will take place on Monday, April 21, on the South Lawn. Here's to another year of eggs, laughter, and probably a few grass stains.
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Editor's Comments
You’ve got to appreciate how an egg-rolling tradition can outlast entire presidencies—and still spark excitement after nearly a century and a half. Also, shout-out to the unsung heroes: the White House staff who make sure the only thing rolling across the South Lawn is an egg, not a kid on a sugar rush.
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