Obamas welcome trick-or-treaters at annual Halloween event

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Obamas welcome trick-or-treaters at annual Halloween event
The White House was turned into an 'enchanted forest' and entertained kids who were dressed as firefighters, princesses, and even the pope

WASHINGTON DC, USA – The White House on Friday, October 30 welcomed flocks of costumed children to its annual Halloween event where President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, gave out candy and fruit bars. (READ: Obama traveling to Turkey, Philippines, Malaysia)

A toddler dressed as the pope who was being pushed in a “popemobile” caught Obama’s attention as he and the first lady walked the South Lawn, baskets of goodies in hand for costumed trick-or-treaters. 

President Barack Obama greets a young child dressed as the Pope and riding in a "Popemobile" as he hands out treats to children trick-or-treating for Halloween on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on October 30 Photo by Saul Loeb/ AFP

 

The White House facade was partially colored in black and thronged on either side by sinister figures on stilts and plenty of pumpkins, in an effort to turn the grounds into an “enchanted forest.” 

US President Barack Obama reaches up to a performer as First Lady Michelle Obama looks on; during a Halloween event at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 30 October 2015. Photo by Michael Reynolds/EPA

Meanwhile acrobats, trapeze artists and jugglers entertained the day’s guests, local school children and military children, who were dressed as firefighters, princesses and various other characters.

The first couple did not dress in costume, with Obama wearing a brown cardigan over a gray collared shirt, and Michelle in a multi-colored tee with black jacket. (READ: Beyonce, Billie Holiday: Michelle Obama reveals favorites)

More than 4,200 people were expected at the event, where White House M&M candies, cookies, kettle corn, fruit bars and baseball cards featuring the first dogs, Sunny and Bo, were distributed.

The evening also featured the White House’s first ever pavilion with La Catrina, the famous skull from Mexican folklore, which is associated with Dia De Los Muertos. – Rappler.com

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