WH in town note 2/ Easter egg roll scene

Pool and pre-credentialed media are on the south lawn, which is divided up by white fences and gates. There are lots of multicoloured eggs neatly stacked on tables covered by pink tablecloths. Standing yellow signs say, ‘Egg roll start’ and ‘Egg roll finish’. Staff are wearing white aprons.

There are hundreds of parents and young children on the south lawn, making for a convivial atmosphere. One area is dedicated to hopscotch; another has an ‘egg tunnel’; another has a row of giant replica eggs. Various white tents and other attractions have been set up. There are two press risers.

The US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is playing outside the south portico, which has elaborate floral decorations on its pillars and stairs and main door arch.

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