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President Donald Trump blows a whistle to start the White House Easter Egg Roll alongside first lady Melania Trump and his son Barron (R) on the South Lawn of the White House in D.C. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters

WATCH: White House hosts Trump’s first Easter Egg Roll

Thousands of children headed to the White House for its biggest social event of the year: the annual Easter Egg Roll.

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Photos: the White House Easter Egg Roll throughout history

The First Family has hosted a day of games, music and food nearly every Easter Monday since 1878. See photos of the the celebration dating back to 1889.

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