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Hi Biden Family –
We have a small amount of tickets for the White House Garden Tours this Saturday, April 26 at 1:30 PM. These tours do not go into the White House and only tour the grounds. Please let me know if you’re interested in tickets. More info is below.
Thanks!
Kellen

During this event, visitors can see the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden and South Lawn of the White House. Additionally, the White House Kitchen Garden – the first vegetable garden at the White House since Eleanor Roosevelt’s Victory Garden – will be accessible to guests.


THE WHITE HOUSE

Visitors Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 18, 2014


WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES 2014 SPRING GARDEN EVENT
April 26 and 27

WASHINGTON –As part of the President and First Lady’s ongoing effort to open the People’s House to as many people as possible, the White House will open its gardens and grounds to visitors on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT, and Sunday, April 27 from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM EDT. During this event, visitors can see the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden and South Lawn of the White House. Additionally, the White House Kitchen Garden – the first vegetable garden at the White House since Eleanor Roosevelt’s Victory Garden – will be accessible to guests.

This event is free and open to the public; however, a ticket is required for all attendees (including small children). The National Park Service will distribute free, timed tickets at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion located at 15th and E Streets NW on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 9:00 AM. Tickets will be distributed -- one ticket per person -- on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note the following items are not allowed on the White House grounds:


* Aerosols of any kind
* Animals (except guide dogs)
* Backpacks (oversized)
* Balloons
* Food or beverages of any kind
* Duffle bags/suitcases
* Any pointed object
* Fireworks/firecrackers
* Insulated metal containers/water bottles/thermos
* Guns/stun guns/ammunition
* Knives of any kind
* Mace
* Tobacco


The U.S. Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit any other personal items. However, strollers, wheelchairs, umbrellas, and cameras are permitted.

All items needed for medical purposes will be permitted on the tour (e.g. wheelchairs, electric scooters, glucose tablets, EpiPens, etc.). Please identify and explain all items needed for medical purposes to U.S. Secret Service upon arrival.

In the event of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled. Please call the 24-hour information line at (202) 456-7041 to check on the status of the event.
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