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Photos & Videos: The 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll

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Check out all of the action and fun from the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll with the First Family and special guests.

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Yesterday, the First Family hosted a record number of people on the South Lawn in their backyard for the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll. 30,000 people from around the country embraced this year's theme "Get Up Go!" -- a part of the First Lady's Let's Move! initiative to raise a healthier generation of kids. Highlighted by blue skies, amazing performances, healthy activities and eating -- the event was a huge success!

Check out all of the action and fun from this year's event:

President Barack Obama cheers on kids taking part in the Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House

President Barack Obama cheers on kids taking part in the Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 25, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama hits a tennis ball during a sports clinic set up as part of the Easter Egg Roll activities

President Barack Obama hits a tennis ball during a sports clinic set up as part of the Easter Egg Roll activities on the South Lawn of the White House, April 25, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

First Lady Michelle Obama participates in the

First Lady Michelle Obama participates in the "Play With Your Food" station with Jacque Pepin,right, Kelly Ripa, left, and Al Roker, second from left, at the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, April 25, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

Many thanks from the White House Visitors Office to all of the volunteers and everyone that attended to help make this one of the best Easter Egg Rolls ever!