The White House Easter Egg Roll

On Monday, April 9, 2007, Mrs. Bush hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the South Lawn of the White House.  Activities on the Ellipse began at 7:30 a.m. with food and  entertainment.  Children age seven and under participated in the egg roll on the South Lawn.  This year's event featured live entertainment from Sesame Street, Miley Cyrus who stars in the hit series Hannah Montana, and several other stage performances.  Families also enjoyed animal introductions from Peter Gros from Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.

Special guest readers included NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne, children’s book authors Michelle Knudsen and Mary Pope Osborne, author and illustrator David Wiesner, Olympic medalist Kerri Strug and actor Stephen Baldwin.  Shrek, Bugs Bunny, Charlie Brown, Clifford the Big Red Dog, the Official White House Easter Bunnies and many other strolling characters also entertained children on the South Lawn.

President's Easter Message

Laura and I send greetings to all those celebrating the glorious Easter holiday. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important event of the Christian faith. Easter morning holds wonder and promise, and it is a chance for people everywhere to gather with family and friends to celebrate the power of love conquering death. In this season of renewal, we can rejoice in Christ's rising, draw strength and inspiration from His example, and remember that in the end, even death itself will be defeated.
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2007 State Easter Eggs

The 2007 Easter Egg Collection continues the tradition that began in 1994 where each state sends a decorated egg to the White House for display. Artists from across the United States created the decorated eggs, which represent each state and the District of Columbia. Each year the artists vote amongst themselves to select the artist to create the following year's commemorative egg which is presented to the President and First Lady. The collection is coordinated by the American Egg Board. Learn More...