The White House Easter Egg Roll, Washington D.C.
01aprAll DayThe White House Easter Egg Roll, Washington D.C.
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The White House Easter Egg Roll is a fun and entertaining event on the President’s lawn. You and your family have never been so close to the White House! The Easter
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The White House Easter Egg Roll is a fun and entertaining event on the President’s lawn. You and your family have never been so close to the White House!
The Easter Egg Roll is a tradition that dates back to the year 1878. Every year children from all around Washington DC would head to the city centre the Monday after Easter to roll eggs on the lawn. When President Hayes was in power, children asked him to do the egg rolling on the lawn of the White House, and it has been held here ever since.
If you have children younger than 13, this is a great event for you. Also, if you want to visit the event you have to partake in a lottery, so check out their website once in a while to make sure you don’t miss out this year.
Do you want to learn more about The White House Easter Egg Roll and partake in the lottery to visit this fun event, go to this website.
The United States offers an endless variety of fun and entertaining places to visit. Go to our United States page to learn more about our tips and tricks for your next family holiday in the United States. And while traveling to Washington, you might want to head a bit up north as well to New York.
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Washington
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500, United States
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05mayAll DayAnastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens
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Anastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens is the celebration of Good Friday and the night of Holy Saturday. These dates are the most important events of Greek Orthodox Easter. The priests of
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Anastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens is the celebration of Good Friday and the night of Holy Saturday. These dates are the most important events of Greek Orthodox Easter.
The priests of the different churches start chanting at midnight. They will chant “Christos Anesti” which means ‘Christ has risen’. While chanting, they will pass the holy light through the crowd from one devotee to the other.
One of the most spectacular celebrations is the Anastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens. There will be Molotovs, fireworks, and fire at the midnight mass. This will all take place outside the church of Analipseos in the neighborhood Neos Kosmos. Local people will set off fireworks and Molotov cocktails and light up the streets.
When you visit this event look for the places where the local people are standing together. Just to make sure you are in a safe spot to witness this thrilling explosive event that will fill the streets with fire.
If you want to know more about this event, you can visit this website. While you are planning our stay in Europe you might want to learn more about other events in Europe and the rest of the world. And do this quiz to find the best place for your next trip.
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All Day (Sunday)
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Analipseos curch, Neos Kosmos, Athens
Lagoumitzi 44, Athens 117 45, Greece
11mayAll Day19Girona Temps de Flors
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Flower Season in Girona (Girona Temps de Flors) is one of the most visited and lively events that take place in Girona. During this time Girona becomes a unique, vivid
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Flower Season in Girona (Girona Temps de Flors) is one of the most visited and lively events that take place in Girona. During this time Girona becomes a unique, vivid garden with plant installations all over the city. The flower festival Girona Temps de Flors has been taking place since 1954.
Every year, various contesters take part in exciting competitions. Some of them include the contest for the most beautiful bouquet of roses, single rose, leaf plants, cactus, etc.
During the festival, artists decorate historical places such as Girona Cathedral, Arab Baths of Girona, Gironella Tower and Plaça dels Jurats with artistic flower pieces.
While you are there, don’t forget to book tickets for the Girona Family Music Festival, which takes place at the beginning of June.
Girona is only a bit more than an hour’s drive away from Barcelona. Check out our updated Barcelona guides: Barcelona – Best Family Hotels, Discover Barcelona, Barcelona Travel Guide, and Barcelona – Best Family Activities.
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may 11 (Saturday) - 19 (Sunday)
Location
Girona
Plaça Miquel Santaló i Pavor, 1, 17002 Girona, Spain