By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/popemobile-gets-top-prize-obamas-white-house-halloween Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Popemobile gets top prize at Obama’s White House Halloween Nation Oct 30, 2015 7:18 PM EDT WASHINGTON — A toddler dressed like the pope and pushed along in a popemobile got the top prize at President Barack Obama’s White House Halloween. Upon seeing the costume, Obama turned to the news media and declared “top prize.” President Obama smiles at a baby cat in the hat during the White House Halloween. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The boy was among hundreds of local schoolchildren and children from military families who came trick or treating at the White House on Friday dressed as caped crusaders, furry creatures, princesses and other figures. At least one girl dressed as the first lady. Halloween is Saturday. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave to guests at the Halloween trick-or-treating celebration on the South Lawn. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The South Lawn was turned into an enchanted forest for the annual event. Obama and his wife, Michelle, appeared as themselves and handed out White House Halloween Cookies and M&Ms, fruit bars, kettle corn, candies and baseball cards featuring their dogs Bo and Sunny. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A toddler dressed like the pope and pushed along in a popemobile got the top prize at President Barack Obama’s White House Halloween. Upon seeing the costume, Obama turned to the news media and declared “top prize.” President Obama smiles at a baby cat in the hat during the White House Halloween. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The boy was among hundreds of local schoolchildren and children from military families who came trick or treating at the White House on Friday dressed as caped crusaders, furry creatures, princesses and other figures. At least one girl dressed as the first lady. Halloween is Saturday. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave to guests at the Halloween trick-or-treating celebration on the South Lawn. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The South Lawn was turned into an enchanted forest for the annual event. Obama and his wife, Michelle, appeared as themselves and handed out White House Halloween Cookies and M&Ms, fruit bars, kettle corn, candies and baseball cards featuring their dogs Bo and Sunny. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now