Easter celebration to be held at the Governor’s Mansion Courtyard & Capitol Lawn Saturday

Charleston, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey and the First Lady invite West Virginians to attend the Rhododendron Roll, a family-friendly Easter celebration this Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the Governor’s Mansion Courtyard and the Capitol Lawn at the State Capitol Complex. This event is free and open to the public.

“The First Lady and I look forward to hosting West Virginians across the state for the inaugural Rhododendron Roll,” said Governor Morrisey. “We encourage folks to join us for this fun, family-friendly event!”  

The Rhododendron Roll celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and spans the Capitol Complex. Free parking for attendees will be available in the Capitol Complex parking garage. Kanawha Boulevard will be closed between Greenbrier and California street during the event.

Rhododendron Roll Activities:

• Easter Egg Hunts –– separated by four age groups
• Meet & Greet with the Easter Bunny
• Egg Roll
• Hoppin’ around History State Museum Scavenger Hunt
• Interactive Yard Games
• Petting Zoo Experience
• Face Painting & Balloon Art
• Interactive Seed Planting Station

The first 500 attendees to arrive will receive commemorative Easter eggs. Children who find golden tickets during the egg hunt will win bikes, tablets and more courtesy of Walmart.

Guests can also enjoy food trucks and a fun zone featuring bouncy houses, a climbing wall, face painting, balloon artist, and more, all located on Kanawha Boulevard.

For more information on the Inaugural Rhododendron Roll, click here.