A press release from the American Egg Board highlighted the annual Colonnade of Eggs as a part of Easter traditions celebrated at the White House. Egg producers collaborated with the White House to celebrate and support those who serve our Country and their families. Located in the East Colonnade of the White House, the exhibit features eggs designed by children from National Guard families across the country. Children from all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands participated in the event.  Featured contributors included deigns by Allyson (Ally) P., Colorado, age 8, Michaela W., Michigan, age 16 and Leeam M., Puerto Rico, age 9

  “On behalf of the American Egg Board and America’s egg farmers, we are proud to support those who serve our country and their families through this special exhibit and of course to highlight eggs and egg farmers,” said Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board. “Each handcrafted egg highlights the unique experiences and stories of these children for thousands of tourists to see during the Easter season at the White House.”

For the past 47 years, the American Egg Board, on behalf of its egg farmers, has presented a Commemorative Egg to the First Lady that reflects individual  causes and contributions in service to the nation. Commemorative Eggs are produced by talented artists from across the country. For the last three years, the American Egg Board has collaborated with the White House on exhibits that showcase egg art during the spring season.