White House Easter Egg Roll set for Monday; cool, dry weather expected and road closures in place

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 6, welcoming families to the South Lawn for a day of holiday activities.

The event, a tradition dating to 1878 under President Rutherford B. Hayes, brings together children, parents, and White House staff for games, storytelling, and the signature egg‑rolling race.

This year’s activities include a Reading Nook featuring the first lady and other White House officials.

More information can be found online at Recreation.gov.

White House Easter Egg Roll 2026 Weather Forecast

Morning: Temperatures start in the mid to upper 40s across the region. Sunshine early, keeping conditions bright and dry.

Midday: Mostly sunny skies continue, though some clouds increase as a light breeze keeps it cool.

Afternoon: Highs reach the low to mid‑60s, topping out near 63 degrees. Winds at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph, make it feel a bit cooler at times.

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Easter Egg Roll 2026 Road Closures

On Monday, April 6, 2026, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:

• 17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW

• Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW

• 15th Street from F Street to Constitution Avenue, NW

On Monday, April 6, 2026, the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:

• 17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW

• 15th Street from F Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW

• Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW

On Monday, April 6, 2026, the following streets will be restricted to local vehicle traffic only, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:

• 17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to H Street, NW

• C Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW

• D Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW

• E Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW

• F Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW

• Pennsylvania Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW

• New York Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW

• Lower Pennsylvania Avenue/E Street from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW

• Upper Pennsylvania Avenue from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW (hotel traffic only)

• 15th Street from F Street to H Street, NW

• F Street from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW

• G Street from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW

• New York Avenue from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW

For timely traffic information, please visit x.com/DCPoliceTraffic.

All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.

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