Thanks for nothing, COVID-19!

You can stop stalking the Easter Egg Roll website now. The annual White House event featuring eggs, a giant Easter bunny, and kids from all over the country has just been canceled for 2021. 

Even though you can't roll your eggs on the famous White House lawn, you can still get in the spirit of things with this year's commemorative Easter eggs. The unique designs for 2021 include a rabbit wearing a mask and President Biden's two dogs, Champ and Major. You can buy them as a set or individually, and each egg is also inscribed with the signatures of the President and First Lady.

White House Easter

Courtesy of whitehouse.gov

While the news is certainly disappointing, it is not entirely unexpected. This annual event draws interest from all over the country, with families entering a national lottery for tickets each March. With the current social distancing guidelines, it would be simply impossible to run the festivities as they had been in years past.

Easter egg roll

Courtesy of whitehouse.org

For more information about the virtual event, or to read more about its history, visit the official website for the White House Easter Egg Roll. You can also follow the Twitter feed for the event for special messages and videos.

Are you disappointed with the news of the cancellation? Do you collect the White House Easter eggs every year? Let us know in the comments. 

Sarina Petrocelly
Born in Laos but raised in Haiti and South Florida, Sarina developed a taste for international cuisine at an early age. Now in Woodbridge, VA, she likes to explore the area for the best authentic dives, freshest local produce, and downright yummiest meals in the DMV. When she’s not out with friends or family, she's home with her musician/artist husband Tony and their Jindo, Hachi. She enjoys cooking and finding activities that can drown out heavy metal guitar riffs.
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