Biden to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner amid election year

President to deliver remarks at annual event gathering journalists, celebrities

Biden's appearance comes as he prepares for potential 2024 re-election bid

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden will attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, offering the president a platform to address the media and other guests amid speculation about his potential 2024 re-election bid.

The annual event, which has been held since 1921, typically features humorous speeches from the president and other attendees. This year's dinner will be the first in-person event since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden's appearance at the dinner comes as he weighs whether to seek a second term. The president has said he intends to run, but he has not yet made a formal announcement.

The White House Correspondents' Dinner is seen as an opportunity for the president to address the media and other guests in a more informal setting. The event is also a fundraiser for the White House Correspondents' Association, which provides scholarships and other support to journalists.

Among those expected to attend the dinner are senior White House correspondent Kelly O'Donnell and Senator Chuck Schumer of New York.