The White House Easter Egg Roll returns Monday with a patriotic theme to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.

Road closures and parking restrictions near the White House went into effect early Monday and may affect your evening commute, too. See a full list below.

For the main event, children from across the country will use a wooden spoon to roll a real egg down the South Lawn at the White House. In addition to the roll, families can join fun activities, including writing cards to service members and egg hunts.

First lady Melania Trump, second lady Usha Vance and several Trump administration officials are scheduled to read stories to kids.

The egg roll is one of the oldest White House traditions, dating back to the 1870s.

Road closures and parking restrictions for White House Easter Egg Roll 2026

The Metropolitan Police Department released the following list of road closures.

On Monday, April 6, 2026, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:

• 17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
• Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW
• 15th Street from F Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
• On Monday, April 6, 2026, the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
• 17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
• 15th Street from F Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
• Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW

On Monday, April 6, 2026, the following streets will be restricted to local vehicle traffic only, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:

• 17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to H Street, NW
• C Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
• D Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
• E Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
• F Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
• Pennsylvania Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
• New York Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
• Lower Pennsylvania Avenue/E Street from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW
• Upper Pennsylvania Avenue from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW (hotel traffic only)
• 15th Street from F Street to H Street, NW
• F Street from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW
• G Street from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW
• New York Avenue from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW

You can find timely updates on the DC Police Traffic X page.