Melania Trump Announces Halloween at the White House Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The White House announced on Friday that it will continue to host a Halloween event this year. First Lady Melania Trump said in a statement that on Sunday “the White House grounds will open to ghosts, fairies…
The White House announced on Friday that it will continue to host a Halloween event this year. First Lady Melania Trump said in a statement that on Sunday “the White House grounds will open to ghosts, fairies, superheroes, tiny goblins and other costumed trick-or-treaters.”
It will be the Trump administration’s fourth Halloween festivity. This year’s event will be open to frontline workers, military families, and schoolchildren.
The first lady and president will greet those trick-or-treating who pass by the South Portico.
The first lady, however, did make clear that there are “precautions” being taken due to COVID-19.
The statement reads, “Extra precautions have been put in place by the Trump Administration to help ensure the health and safety of all guests wishing to participate in this year’s spooky celebration.”
Among the precautions include limited guest capacity and event hours being extended, those who are two years or older must wear a face mask, and “each department will utilize a no-touch approach in their area when distributing their product,” among other precautions.
This comes shortly before Thanksgiving where the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising