Photos | 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll

See photos from the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll.

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2011 White House Easter Egg Roll - Families from all across the country joined the first family at the White House Monday to participate in the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll. The event has been an annual tradition since 1878, and this year an unprecedented 200,000 people requested tickets via an online lottery.The Easter Bunny got as loud of an applause as the Commander in Chief. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Willow Smith - Willow Smith whipped the crowd into a frenzy during her performance.  (Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Willow Smith - Willow Smith whipped the crowd into a frenzy during her performance. (Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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2011 White House Easter Egg Roll - Kids tried for their best time while rolling eggs, a full orchestra played movie and show tunes, and "Cupid Shuffle" had people of all ages playing in the grass on the South Lawn. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

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2011 White House Easter Egg Roll - Kids tried for their best time while rolling eggs, a full orchestra played movie and show tunes, and "Cupid Shuffle" had people of all ages playing in the grass on the South Lawn. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

First Fan - President Obama made an unannounced visit to see Willow Smith perform.  (Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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First Fan - President Obama made an unannounced visit to see Willow Smith perform. (Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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The First Lady and Jada Pinkett Smith Rock Out - First lady Michelle Obama and actress Jada Pinkett Smith have fun during Willow's performance.(Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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The First Lady and Jada Pinkett Smith Rock Out - First lady Michelle Obama and actress Jada Pinkett Smith have fun during Willow's performance.(Photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" - The president and first lady read the children's book "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" to youngsters.(Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" - The president and first lady read the children's book "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" to youngsters.(Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

"Where the Wild Things Are" - First daughters Sasha, left, and Malia read "Where the Wild Things Are" to children and families. Their grandmother, Marian Robinson, listens at right. (Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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"Where the Wild Things Are" - First daughters Sasha, left, and Malia read "Where the Wild Things Are" to children and families. Their grandmother, Marian Robinson, listens at right. (Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Grandmother-in-Chief - The first lady's mother, Marian Robinson, flashed a smile on her way to the South Lawn. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

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Grandmother-in-Chief - The first lady's mother, Marian Robinson, flashed a smile on her way to the South Lawn. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

Official Bag - Attendees all took home festive goodies in this official bag. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

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Official Bag - Attendees all took home festive goodies in this official bag. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

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On Your Mark... - Obama blew the whistle, kicking off the first official 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll, and quickly moved out of the way to allow the kids to race. With more than 30,000 attendees, there were many races and lots of winners.(Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

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On Your Mark... - Obama blew the whistle, kicking off the first official 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll, and quickly moved out of the way to allow the kids to race. With more than 30,000 attendees, there were many races and lots of winners.(Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

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Ahead of the Rest - Even in his seersucker and khaki suit, this little man was way ahead of the competition while rolling his Easter egg. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

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Ahead of the Rest - Even in his seersucker and khaki suit, this little man was way ahead of the competition while rolling his Easter egg. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

Go DJ! - DJ and journalist Frank Ski came out to the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll with his three boys. They didn't ask him to DJ the Easter festivities, but we're sure he was tempted to join in on the fun!(Photo: Angel Elliott/ BET Digital)

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Go DJ! - DJ and journalist Frank Ski came out to the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll with his three boys. They didn't ask him to DJ the Easter festivities, but we're sure he was tempted to join in on the fun!(Photo: Angel Elliott/ BET Digital)

First Friends - After taking their turn at the Easter Egg Roll, Malia and Sasha Obama played around on the White House South Lawn with their friends. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

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First Friends - After taking their turn at the Easter Egg Roll, Malia and Sasha Obama played around on the White House South Lawn with their friends. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

What's Cooking? - The first lady joined chef Jacques Pepin, right, NBC Today show host Al Roker, left, and TV talk show host Kelly Ripa, at a healthful cooking exhibit.(Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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What's Cooking? - The first lady joined chef Jacques Pepin, right, NBC Today show host Al Roker, left, and TV talk show host Kelly Ripa, at a healthful cooking exhibit.(Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

South Lawn Tour - After doing his Easter Egg Roll ref duty, the president toured the rest of the South Lawn to participate in other festivities.(Photo: Angel Elliott/ BET Digital)

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South Lawn Tour - After doing his Easter Egg Roll ref duty, the president toured the rest of the South Lawn to participate in other festivities.(Photo: Angel Elliott/ BET Digital)

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First Lady Fans - First Lady Michelle Obama was crowded by excited attendees when she came down to the lawn with Malia and Sasha to give egg rolling a go. (Photo: Angel Elliott/ BET Digital)

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First Lady Fans - First Lady Michelle Obama was crowded by excited attendees when she came down to the lawn with Malia and Sasha to give egg rolling a go. (Photo: Angel Elliott/ BET Digital)

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Hollywood at the White House - Actor Jeffrey Wright cheered his children on as they rolled their colorfully adorned Easter eggs down the South Lawn. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

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Hollywood at the White House - Actor Jeffrey Wright cheered his children on as they rolled their colorfully adorned Easter eggs down the South Lawn. (Photo: Angel Elliott/BET Digital)

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The Wait's Almost Over - Kids could hardly contain their excitement while waiting in line to get a crack at rolling their Easter eggs down the South Lawn. (Photo: Angel Elliott/ BET Digital)

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The Wait's Almost Over - Kids could hardly contain their excitement while waiting in line to get a crack at rolling their Easter eggs down the South Lawn. (Photo: Angel Elliott/ BET Digital)

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"Get Up and Go!" - First Lady Michelle Obama continued her Let's Move initiative by making the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll's slogan, "Get Up and Go!" "I’m a big proponent of getting up and going, making sure we’re moving and eating healthy," the first lady said.(Photo: Angel Elliott/ BET Digital)

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"Get Up and Go!" - First Lady Michelle Obama continued her Let's Move initiative by making the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll's slogan, "Get Up and Go!" "I’m a big proponent of getting up and going, making sure we’re moving and eating healthy," the first lady said.(Photo: Angel Elliott/ BET Digital)