First Lady Melania Trump will be emphasizing her ‘Be Best’ program as well.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are gearing up to hold Halloween activities complete with treats this week.
The White House announced[1] the First Couple will continue the traditional celebration of trick-or-treat Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. White House staff will open the South Lawn of the White House to the children dressed as ghouls and goblins Thursday. The event will go on regardless of the construction on the East Wing[2] area that is being transformed into a ball room.
The White House announcement said thousands of children with their parents are expected to attend the event. There will be trick-or-treat booths with decorations on the South Portico of the White House. Only ticketholders will have access to the event.
Helping to heighten the festivities will be the U.S. Air Force Strolling Strings playing Halloween songs and other tunes. The First Couple will hand out commemorative candies on the South Drive for those attending the event. The First Couple will also be on hand to greet attendees throughout much of the event.
The children attending will also receive gifts through the evening. Personnel from the U.S. Postal Service will be on hand to provide toy mail trucks. They’ll also help the First Lady and her “Be Best” program by setting up a post card station for children.
Meanwhile the U.S. Department of Agriculture is slated to hold a great pumpkin photograph area. Miniature pumpkins will be handed out to the children that are provided by American farmers.
Apples from the state of Washington will be handed out to visitors. The fruit is being shipped in by the International Fresh Produce Association. Other treats and gifts will be provided by America 250, NASA, the National Park Service, U.S. Mint, U.S. Secret Service, the White House Historical Association and the Center for Science and Industry.
The White House has established a special telephone line for anyone checking on the event to see if it will continue as scheduled at (202) 456-7040. If the event is cancelled due to weather it will not be rescheduled.