PHOTOS: 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll

WASHINGTON — The first Easter Egg Roll at the White House took place in the late 1800s. On Monday, the president’s home hosted the 140th edition of the event.

About 30,000 people were in attendance, even with chilly, cloudy weather in the District.

Kids are held high to see over the crowd as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Donald Trump's White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller gives a thumbs up to a member of the audience as he attends the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) — President Donald Trump’s White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller gives a thumbs up to a member of the audience as he attends the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Amalija Knavs, mother of first lady Melania Trump greets President Donald Trump as he walks through the crowd at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) — Amalija Knavs, mother of First Lady Melania Trump, greets President Donald Trump as he walks through the crowd. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMERICAN EGG BOARD - Children take part in the 140th annual White House Easter Egg Roll by looking for some of the 30,000 real eggs provided by America's egg farmers on Monday, April 2, 2018, in Washington. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for American Egg Board) — Children take part in the 140th annual White House Easter Egg Roll by looking for some of the 30,000 real eggs provided by America’s egg farmers on Monday, April 2, 2018, in Washington. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for American Egg Board)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMERICAN EGG BOARD - A young girl experiences the hen to home journey of eggs in the U.S. during the 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 2, 2018, in Washington. More than 30,000 eggs were provided by America's egg farmers for rolling, dyeing and sampling. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for American Egg Board) — A young girl experiences the hen to home journey of eggs in the U.S. during the 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for American Egg Board)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMERICAN EGG BOARD - The Incredible Egg mascot Eggy poses at a podium on the South Lawn at the 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 2, 2018, in Washington. More than 30,000 eggs were provided by America's egg farmers for rolling, dyeing and sampling at the event, supported by American Egg Board. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for American Egg Board) — The Incredible Egg mascot Eggy poses at a podium on the South Lawn at the 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll. More than 30,000 eggs were provided by America’s egg farmers for rolling, dyeing and sampling at the event, supported by American Egg Board. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for American Egg Board)

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the Easter Bunny look out from the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMERICAN EGG BOARD - The Incredible Egg mascot Eggy works out with an attendee of the 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn on Monday, April 2, 2018, in Washington. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for American Egg Board) — The Incredible Egg mascot Eggy works out with an attendee of the 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll. (Kevin Wolf/AP Images for American Egg Board)

Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway arrives at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) — Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway arrives at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Donald Trump Jr., the son of President Donald Trump, right, and his wife Vanessa Trump, center, attend the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) — Donald Trump Jr., the son of President Donald Trump, right, and his wife Vanessa Trump, center, attend the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Donald Trump Jr., the son of President Donald Trump, center, and his wife Vanessa Trump, center left, arrive with children at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. Also pictured is Tiffany Trump, the Daughter of President Donald Trump, right. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Donald Trump Jr., left, talks with his brother Eric Trump, left, holding son Luke, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Donald Trump Jr., left, talks with his brother Eric Trump, left, holding son Luke, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

First lady Melania Trump arrives to read from the book "You!" By Sandra Magsamen at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) — First Lady Melania Trump arrives to read from the book “You!” By Sandra Magsamen at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

First lady Melania Trump looks to President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House physician and nominee for Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. Ronny Jackson arrives at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) — Dr. Ronny Jackson, White House physician and nominee for Veterans Affairs Secretary, arrives at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

First lady Melania Trump reads from the book "You!" By Sandra Magsamen at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) — First lady Melania Trump reads from the book “You!” By Sandra Magsamen at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk down from the Truman Balcony during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Guests participate in activities during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Donald Trump leans over to kiss first lady Melania Trump, right seated, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — President Donald Trump leans over to kiss first lady Melania Trump during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Donald Trump, joined by the Easter Bunny and first lady Melania Trump, speaks from the Truman Balcony of the White House. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

President Donald Trump sits with children writing cards for troops at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) — President Donald Trump sits with children writing cards for troops at the White House. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Donal Trump Jr., left, and Vanessa Trump, right, arrive with their children to participate in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Donald Trump Jr., left, and Vanessa Trump, right, arrive with their children to participate in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Donald Trump, accompanied by his son Barron Trump, left, blows a whistle to start a race at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) — President Donald Trump, accompanied by his son Barron Trump, left, blows a whistle to start a race at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, center, smile after blowing their whistles to start a race. Also with them is their son Barron Trump, left. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

President Donald Trump talks with first lady Melania Trump as she sits at a table with children writing cards for troops at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) — President Donald Trump talks with first lady Melania Trump as she sits at a table with children writing cards for troops. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump wave from the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump wave from the Truman Balcony of the White House. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the Easter Bunny listen to the National Anthem with their hands over their hearts on the Truman Balcony at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) — President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the Easter Bunny listen to the National Anthem with their hands over their hearts during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Donald Trump and the Easter Bunny, after speaking to the crowd on the Truman Balcony during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — President Donald Trump and the Easter Bunny, after speaking to the crowd on the Truman Balcony. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Donald Trump holds out his whistle to first lady Melania Trump, right, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. On the left is Trump's daughter Tiffany Trump. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — President Donald Trump holds out his whistle to first lady Melania Trump. On the left is Trump’s daughter Tiffany Trump. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump blow whistles to start a race at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

AP Photo/Andrew Harnik

A child participates in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — A child participates in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

In this 2018 photo provided by the White House Historical Association, colorful eggs created at Maine Wood Concepts in New Vineyard, Maine, are displayed outside the White House. Some of the 110,000 keepsakes created for the association will be used in the White House Easter Egg Roll. (David Wiegold/White House Historical Association via AP)

David Wiegold/White House Historical Association via AP

Guests begin to arrive for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Guests begin to arrive for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Guests arrive for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Guests arrive for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

From l-r., Seamus Menefee, 7, from Burke, Va., Skye Kennedy, 5, and his brother Jack Kennedy, 8, both from Montclair, N.J., participates in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — From l-r., Seamus Menefee, 7, from Burke, Va., Skye Kennedy, 5, and his brother Jack Kennedy, 8, both from Montclair, N.J., participate in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Children participate in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Children participate in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. About 30,000 visitors are expected. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Along with the traditional egg rolling, the event included lawn bowling, egg decorating, the chance for children to meet the Easter bunny, and appearances by President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and other members of the administration.

There was also a station where children can make greeting cards for members of the U.S. military serving abroad.