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April 5, 2007
Sara Armstrong
Hi, everyone. I am happy to be here to discuss the 2007 White House Easter Egg Roll. We are very excited about this year's event and I look forward to taking your questions. Ka'Priese, from Youngstown com. Shcool
writes: Sara Armstrong Miriam, from Washington, DC
writes: Sara Armstrong The National Park Service will distribute free tickets on Saturday, April 7 beginning at 7:30 a.m. on a first-come basis at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion (southwest corner of 15th and E Streets). A maximum of five tickets will be issued per person. Also, a small allotment will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 9.
Tickets are required for every attendee, including small children, to enter the White House South Lawn. In addition, there will be activities, food and drink on the Ellipse, which do not require tickets. Glenda, from Irving, TX
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To see this year's collection, including the egg from your home state of Texas (featured just for you), please visit the 2007 State Easter Eggs page on WhiteHouse.gov. Kimberly, from Rockville, MD
writes: Sara Armstrong The forecast looks a bit chilly but promising and we will be monitoring weather patterns as the event grows closer. In the case of severe, inclement weather resulting in an unsafe environment for attendees, the event will be cancelled altogether.
For latest updates on Monday morning, please call the Visitors Office 24-hour information line at (202) 456-7041. Hannah,, from richmond, va
writes: Sara Armstrong Special guest readers include childrens book authors Michelle Knudsen and Mary Pope Osborne, author and illustrator David Wiesner, NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne, Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Strug and actor Stephen Baldwin. We'll also have lots of great strolling characters like Shrek, Bugs Bunny, Charlie Brown, Clifford the Big Red Dog, the Official White House Easter Bunnies and many others. There will also be live entertainment from Sesame Street, Miley Cyrus who stars in the hit series Hannah Montana, and several other stage performances. Families can also enjoy animal introductions from Peter Gros from Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom.
Thanks for your question. Kim, from Hawthorn Woods, IL
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