NCA Brings Chocolate, Candy to 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll

Confectionery industry partners with White House to provide treats for annual springtime celebration.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:22pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a large Easter basket filled with various chocolate and candy treats, repeated in a tight grid pattern in the style of Andy Warhol. The image utilizes flat, vibrant, and unnatural neon color palettes overlapping with heavy black photographic outlines to turn an everyday Easter celebration item into modern pop art.The National Confectioners Association partners with the White House to provide a sweet touch to the 2026 Easter Egg Roll celebration.Washington Today

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) is collaborating with the White House to supply chocolate, candy, and other confections for the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll. As part of the partnership, NCA will provide treats for attendees and create a family-friendly photo opportunity featuring a life-sized Easter basket display.

Why it matters

The White House Easter Egg Roll and the chocolate and candy that fill Easter baskets are both cherished American traditions. For generations, the confectionery industry has helped bring these springtime celebrations to life across the country, reflecting the important role that sweet treats play in American culture and shared family memories.

The details

NCA is providing chocolate and candy for attendees to collect at the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll event. The organization also created a family-friendly photo opportunity featuring a life-sized Easter basket display where guests can capture pictures, along with distributing 'Sweet Land of Liberty' stickers honoring the confectionery industry's deep American roots.

  • The 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll is scheduled to take place in April 2026.

The players

National Confectioners Association (NCA)

The trade association representing the $36 billion U.S. confectionery industry, which has been crafting the treats Americans love for more than 250 years.

John Downs

President and CEO of the National Confectioners Association.

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What they’re saying

“The White House Easter Egg Roll and the chocolate and candy that fill Easter baskets are both cherished American traditions. For generations, confectionery makers have helped bring Easter celebrations to life across the country, including at special events like the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.”

— John Downs, President and CEO, National Confectioners Association

The takeaway

The confectionery industry's partnership with the White House for the 2026 Easter Egg Roll underscores the deep roots of chocolate, candy, and other sweet treats in American culture and family traditions. This collaboration reflects the industry's continued innovation and commitment to bringing joy and celebration to communities across the country.