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PHOTOS: Boos and books at the White House on Halloween Eve

October 31, 2023, 10:33 AM

There were some spooky sights at the White House on Monday that had little to do with policy or D.C.’s politicians — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed in trick-or-treaters on the night before Halloween.

A bit of wet weather dampened the “Hallo-READ!” event, which included book giveaways, story readings and, of course, candy.

The first lady read to the group while dressed as her cat, Willow.

Kids from local public schools and military families were invited to the event — which featured candy stamped with the presidential seal.

President Joe Biden salutes a boy dressed as a solider 1/15
President Joe Biden hands out candy to children during a Halloween celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 30, 2023. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
A family dressed as characters from Beauty and the Beast are greeted by Joe Biden 2/15
President Joe Biden gives treats to trick-or-treaters on the South Lawn of the White House, for Halloween, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Kids who appear to be dressed as characters from the Adams Family stand with President Biden 3/15
President Joe Biden hands out boxes of M&Ms during a Halloween trick-or-treat event on the South Lawn of the White House on Oct. 30, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Public school students, military-connected children and neighborhood families were invited to the White House for trick-or-treating. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Two small kids have their costumes connected by a large slinky 4/15
President Joe Biden hands out boxes of M&Ms during a Halloween trick-or-treat event on the South Lawn of the White House on Oct. 30, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Public school students, military-connected children and neighborhood families were invited to the White House for trick-or-treating. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden give treats to trick-or-treaters on the South Lawn of the White House, for Halloween, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A girl wearing a blow-up costume that makes it appear as though she's riding horseback on a dinosaur stands nearby President Joe Biden 6/15
President Joe Biden hands out candy to children during a Halloween celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 30, 2023. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
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President Joe Biden gives treats to trick-or-treaters on the South Lawn of the White House, for Halloween, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
First Lady Jilly Biden has her face painted to give her the appearance of a cat as she reads to kids 8/15
First lady Jill Biden, dressed a Willow the cat, reads books to children during a Halloween celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on Oct. 30, 2023. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Arms full of books, First Lady Jill Biden greets trick-or-treaters 9/15
First lady Jill Biden gives treats to trick-or-treaters on the South Lawn of the White House, for Halloween, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is dressed like an angel while she reads to kids 10/15
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reads a story to attendees during a Halloween celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 30, 2023. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Joe Biden talks with trick-or-treaters 11/15
President Joe Biden gives treats to trick-or-treaters on the South Lawn of the White House, for Halloween, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Biden greets children dressed as Uncle Sam and a dalmatian 12/15
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hand out candy as they host “Trick-or-Treating in the President and first lady’s Neighborhood” on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 31, 2022. The President and first lady hosted local children of firefighters, nurses, police officers, and members of the National Guard at the White House for trick-or-treating. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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President Joe Biden hands out candy to a child dressed as Black Panther during a Halloween celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 30, 2023. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
Joe Biden makes a fearful face when faced with a child dressed with on a pumpkin head 14/15
President Joe Biden reacts to a child’s Halloween costume during a trick-or-treat event on the South Lawn of the White House on Oct. 30, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Public school students, military-connected children and neighborhood families were invited to the White House for trick-or-treating. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
A baby dressed as a pumpkin is greeted by Joe Biden 15/15
President Joe Biden hands out boxes of M&Ms during a Halloween trick-or-treat event on the South Lawn of the White House on Oct. 30, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Public school students, military-connected children and neighborhood families were invited to the White House for trick-or-treating. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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