by Alex Lloyd Gross
Did you ever want to go to the White House and have your children participate in the Easter Egg Roll, or maybe volunteer yourself for the day? The tradition has been going on since President Rutherford B. Hayes started it in 1878.This year, the White House Easter Egg Roll will honor America’s 250th birthday by incorporating patriotic themes throughout the event. The President and First Lady look forward to continuing this entertaining tradition and making it a truly memorable experience for all.
You do not just show up, Otherwise it would be chaos. You must enter a lottery and be chosen . Once that happens you will get instruction on what specific gate you should enter.
You can get more information and register from the links below:
ONLINE TICKET LOTTERY
White House Easter Egg Roll tickets are free to the public and can be requested through an online lottery opening on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and closing on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Entering the lottery is free of charge, and winners will be notified via email no later than March 10, 2026. Tickets are not for sale or resale. Those interested in attending may enter the lottery here.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
As in previous years, the White House will select volunteers for the Easter Egg Roll through an online application. Prospective volunteers may submit their names here. The deadline for applying to become a volunteer is Friday, February 27, 2026.
Alex Lloyd Gross Photo Delaware Valley News.com The White House.
COMMEMORATIVE EGGS
This year’s official White House Easter Egg Roll commemorative eggs will be available to the general public. More information will be available soon by visiting the lottery’s website.