The White House Easter Egg Roll, a timeless White House tradition dating back to 1878 and the presidency of President Rutherford B. Hayes, continues today with the Trump Administration. Today, the President and First Lady announced additional details for the 139th White House Easter Egg Roll which will take place on Monday, April 17, 2017, on the South Lawn of the White House. The White House Easter Egg Roll tickets are free to the public and can be requested through an online lottery opening today, and closing on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 12:00 PM EST. Winners will be notified via email on Friday, March 31, 2017. Tickets can not be sold. Those interested in attending can enter the lottery here. The President and First Lady said that they “are honored to continue the traditions of the past, while weaving new traditions into the fabric of our Nation’s history”. #MAGA, #WhiteHouseTraditions, #whitehousewednesdays, @FLOTUS, @realmelaniatrump