PHOTOS: Patriotic flare for White House Easter Egg Roll 2026

This year’s White House Easter Egg Roll had a patriotic twist in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

Outside the typical holiday festivities, there were party games on the South Lawn on Monday to celebrate the nation’s anniversary.

It’s a holiday tradition that dates back to 1878.

Check out photos below:

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the easter bunny stands with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)

kids roll eggs at white house with President Trump and the first lady

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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Children participate in the egg roll competition during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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President Donald Trump sits down with children as he participates in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Children are seen at the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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A man and baby participate in the egg roll competition during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Guests participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll

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Guest participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Children are seen at the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Children walk through a floral arch during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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President Donald Trump sits down with children as he participates in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump, right, his spouse Lara Trump and their children participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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President Donald Trump’s daughter Tiffany Trump with son Alexander and spouse Michael Boulos as they participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, center, participates in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in D.C. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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