President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are gearing up to hold Halloween activities complete with treats this week.

The White House announced the First Couple will continue the traditional celebration of trick-or-treat Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. White House staff will open the South Lawn of the White House to the children dressed as ghouls and goblins Thursday. The event will go on regardless of the construction on the East Wing area that is being transformed into a ball room.

The White House announcement said thousands of children with their parents are expected to attend the event. There will be trick-or-treat booths with decorations on the South Portico of the White House. Only ticketholders will have access to the event.

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