Visit WhiteHouse.gov today and you’ll find more than the latest news about the economy and President Obama’s agenda. The day after Easter is hardly business as usual at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Didn’t get a coveted ticketed to the annual White House Easter Egg Roll? Not to worry. Thanks to broadband, you can catch the action online. Choose from Music Stage, Kids Kitchen, Storytime Stage and Activities.

In keeping with this year’s theme €”“Let’s Go Play!”€”the South Lawn is filled with activities like yoga, soccer and jump rope that encourage kids to be active. Dr. Seuss would be proud of this year’s souvenir. It’s a green egg that reflects President Obama’s commitment to the environment.

This year’s event was the first to see tickets distributed online, making the festivities more accessible to Americans across the country. And now, thanks to broadband, an event formerly enjoyed only by a lucky few is accessible to all of us.

 €¦Now if only someone would invent virtual chocolate.

Want more information on the White House Easter Egg Roll? Huffington Post Senior News Editor Katherine Zaleski shares 12 things you didn’t know about the history of the tradition and six fun facts about today’s event.

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