US President Joe Biden celebrates first Halloween at the White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed trick-or-treaters to the White House to celebrate Halloween, their first time hosting such a celebration since taking office. The Bidens, who were joined by their family members such as daughter Naomi, briefly met the kids, handed out candy, waved, and offered words of encouragement.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed trick-or-treaters to the White House to celebrate Halloween, their first time hosting such a celebration since taking office. Credit: Reuters Photo

The Bidens, who were joined by their family members, briefly met the kids, handed out candy, waved and offered words of encouragement. Credit: Reuters Photo

Biden, who was in Europe for Halloween last year, was particularly pleased with a tot dressed up as a potato-chip bag and posed for a picture with a young child dressed as Buzz Lightyear, a character from the

Treats were also distributed by representatives from the Department of Education, Department of Transportation, NASA, United States Secret Service, Peace Corps, White House Fire Brigade and White House staff among others. Credit: AFP Photo

Disney characters Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, PBS KIDS characters Daniel Tiger, Donkey Hodie, Alma, and Xavier Riddle, and

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden distributed Halloween candy to visiting children at the South Portico of the White House in Washington, US. Credit: Reuters Photo

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden distributed Halloween candy to visiting children at the South Portico of the White House in Washington. Credit: Reuters Photo

The South Portico of the White House was decorated with fall colors, pumpkins, various shades of autumn, and songs such as

US President Joe Biden greeted a child during a Halloween party at the White House in Washington. Credit: Reuters Photo