White House announces ticketed Halloween event for 29 October
The ticketed South Lawn event is scheduled for 29 October. The White House says the president and first lady will hand out sweets for part of the afternoon.
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The White House says it will open its South Lawn to ticket-holders for Halloween on Thursday, 29 October, from 3.30pm to 7pm. Trick-or-treaters of all ages are invited, but the event is not open to people without tickets.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are due to hand out commemorative sweets for part of the event. The White House expects thousands of children and parents to visit trick-or-treat stalls, with music from the US Air Force Strolling Strings. Ticket-holders include military and law-enforcement families, foster and adoptive families, and administration officials with children.
The US Postal Service plans a postcard station, while the Department of Agriculture will hand out small pumpkins. The Treasury Department will distribute colouring books promoting Trump Accounts.
The Secret Service may restrict personal items, although pushchairs, wheelchairs, cameras and umbrellas without metal tips are permitted. The White House says the event will not be rescheduled if cancelled. Attendees can check its status on the 24-hour information line, (202) 456-7040.
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