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 Easter Egg Roll has celebs, tots romping on White House lawn

The Easter Bunny, sets of pro players and many kids were hippity-bouncing over the White House's South Lawn Monday as President Barack Obama and his family were heading the twelve-month Easter Egg Roll. 

The subject of not long from now occasion is "Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You!" —fitting with first woman Michelle Obama's battle to lower youth stoutness rates by heartening physical action. The president's ball court was open for play, on top of a hindrance course and yoga arrangement. 

A move gathering was set up at the "Hop To It Stage," and master jocks and mentors were assisting instruct their games in the "Eggtivity Zone." Among the stars booked to go to were Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, acrobat John Orozco and Washington Wizards focus watch John Wall. 

Two of the more youthful big names in Monday's lineup are Oscar-named performer Quvenzhane Wallis, star of "Beasts of the Southern Wild," and Robbie Novak, who plays "Kid President" in a progression of mainstream YouTube films. A track suit-clad Elmo and other "Sesame Street" Muppets performed and supported activity. 

The White House had cautioned more than 35,000 wanted actively present people that the 135-year convention could have been scratched off on account of plan combat with Congress not long from now. White House tours have been canceled due to all inclusive using cuts, however the egg roll was most certainly not. 

The National Park Service, which arranges the occasion, states its impressively supported by bargains of memorial wooden eggs, in addition to some private gifts. The park aid might not state what amount of the occasion expenses. 

The White House stated 14,500 eggs were colored for the egg roll and chase, with an additional 4,500 hard-bubbled eggs ready for youngsters to finish. There are moreover unique eggs that make a sound such as a trilling fowl so on the surface impeded youngsters can partake in the chase.