The White House Easter Egg Roll has since become annual event on the South Lawn with few exceptions.

FORBES: As Squabbles Over Budget Continue, Annual White House Easter Egg Tradition Rolls On

White House Easter Egg Roll tickets will be distributed through an online lottery system, allowing guests from across the United States to participate in a tradition that dates back to 1878.

WHITEHOUSE: White House Announces 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney dismissed those statements, telling Fox News that the annual Easter Egg Roll would go on as planned.

FORBES: As Squabbles Over Budget Continue, Annual White House Easter Egg Tradition Rolls On