Trick-Or-Treaters Take Over The White House

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Halloween came a day early at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, where over 4,000 people were expected to celebrate at an enchanted forest-themed party Friday evening.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the children of military families as well as students from local schools in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. According to the White House, the festivities include "mystical woodland creatures, vibrant colors, and acrobatic performers on flying trapeze and sway poles."

Obama was particularly taken with a young child dressed as the pope -- complete with his own homemade Popemobile. The baby pope ended up winning the top prize in the White House's costume contest.

Here's what's in this year's trick-or-treating haul:

Β· A box of White House Hershey Kisses

Β· A White House Halloween Cookie

Β· A box of White House M&Ms

Β· Fruit Bars

Β· Kettle Corn

Β· Bo and Sunny baseball cards

Β· An assortment of candies

Below, photos from the White House's Halloween festivities:

SAUL LOEB via Getty Images
SAUL LOEB via Getty Images
A woman dressed as fire performs on the South Lawn of the White House.
A woman dressed as fire performs on the South Lawn of the White House.
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Trapeze acrobats ready to entertain the 4,200 expected guests.
Trapeze acrobats ready to entertain the 4,200 expected guests.
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