Some 5,000 guests were expected to stream through the gates to the south side of the White House, where Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, will hand out treats.
, on Monday were hosting the children of local firefighters, nurses, police officers and National Guard members for trick-or-treating at the White House on Halloween. But it was shaping up to be a soggy affair.It will be the Bidens’ first time welcoming trick-or-treaters as president and first lady.
They were invited through local community groups, relevant organizations and labor unions, the White House said. Since then, first families have celebrated Halloween by hosting trick-or-treaters or throwing parties for friends and White House staff. Larger events have been held on the grounds, especially by families with younger children, such as Amy Carter, Chelsea Clinton and Malia and Sasha Obama.
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