Come to Balboa Park and join in the celebration of Norway's Constitution Day. The event is hosted by House of Norway.
What: 17th of May celebration in San Diego
When: May 17, 09:00 a.m. and May 20, 01:30 p.m.
Where: Balboa Park, San Diego
Info: http://www.lodgeofvalhall.com
Come to Balboa Park, San Diego and join in the celebration of Norway's Constitution Day hosted by House of Norway. The festivities will take place on Thursday May 17 and Sunday May 20. The Royal Norwegian Navy frigate Fridtjof Nansen is visiting San Diego and representatives of the naval ship will be attending the celebrations.
Program:
Thursday - May 17, 2007: Sefton Plaza, west of the viaduct entrance to Balboa Park.
09:00 a.m.
Norwegian flag is raised by the Park Ranger
United States and Norway national anthems by Thelma Johannesen
Remarks by Consul Gordon Kovtun
Remarks by Consul General Are-Jostein Norheim
Remarks by Lizzie Riiber, House of Norway President
Audience invited to Hall of Nations for continental breakfast. House of Norway will be open for visitors
Sunday - May 20, 2007: Outdoor stage between the International Cottages
01:30 p.m.
The formation of the children's parade starts behind House of Norway
01:45 p.m.
The parade marches around the square in the outer streets, ending up with the flags secured on the stage. Participation encouraged. Wear bunads. Bring flags and noise makers.
02:00 p.m.
Greeting by VP HPR Meenashi Jain, House of India
Greeting by President Lizzie Riiber, House of Norway
Pledge of Allegiance by House of Norway Queen, Kaarina Koskinen
United States and Norway national anthems by thelma Johannesen
Remarks by Consul Gordon Kovtun
Remarks by Consul General Are-Jostein Norheim
Scandinavian Children's Folk Dance Group directed by Oda Audish
Ragnhild Amble reads a famous Norwegian fairy-tale
The Polka Dots.
House of Norway will serve refreshments following the program