White House Easter Eggs: Mask-Wearing Bunnies, Biden's Dogs

WASHINGTON, DC — The White House Easter Egg Roll is canceled again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the White House Historical Association is hosting a variety of online Easter Egg Roll activities.

The virtual fun will include a scavenger hunt, a digital jigsaw puzzle, downloadable coloring pages, bingo and a way to design one’s own commemorative egg.

The White House Easter Egg Roll has been a tradition since 1878. Held on the South Lawn on the Monday after Easter, the White House invites thousands of children to participate in egg rolling and other activities. But for the second year in a row, the event has been canceled over public health concerns.

Each year, souvenir wooden eggs are distributed to children attending the Easter Egg Roll at the White House. These commemorative eggs are also made available for purchase online.

The 2021 design includes a bunny rabbit wearing a mask. A special gold egg with President Joe Biden's dogs Champ and Major is also available for purchase. The official wooden eggs for 2021 are available for purchase on the White House website.