30,000 join White House Easter egg roll

Barack Obama and his family, joined by the Easter Bunny, welcomed some 30,000 people for the annual Easter Egg Roll.

Obama was also joined by his daughters Malia and Sasha and the family dog Bo, and read from the children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are."

In addition to looking for Easter eggs, the participants were invited to try an obstacle course, a yoga session or to work out with the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team.

Players and coaches from professional sports teams were on hand to teach kids how to play sports and show ways to stay active and fit.

Among the celebrities participating were movie stars Julianne Moore and Forest Whitaker. Several chefs including those from the White House prepared healthy eating demonstrations.

Over 200,000 people entered an online lottery for tickets, and 30,000 were allocated. The winners were split into five groups, each of which was able to spend two hours on the South Lawn.