The Norwegian Constitution Day has been celebrated with speeches, proclamations and parades in the Greater Seattle area since 1889.
What: 17th of May Celebration in Seattle
When: 0517, 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
Where: Seattle, Washington
Info: http://www.syttendemaiseattle.com
Lunch
Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th Street
Cost: $22.00 per person for tickets purchased before May 12; $25.00 per person when purchased after May 12.
Tickets: Tickets may be purchased in person at Viking Bank (Mon-Fri from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) or you may send a self-addressed envelope and check made payable to 17th of May Committee to:
Viking Bank
Attn: Elizabeth
P.O. Box 70546
Seattle, WA 98107
Children's Games (Barneleker)
Children can enjoy traditional games from Norway and the United States. The games are free and all participants receive awards. A surprise guest is usually on hand to delight one and all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: At the Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Avenue NW.
For more information call (206) 684-4093
Bergen Place
A variety of entertainment from Norway and other Nordic countries. This year featuring:
Salem String Band
Voice of Joy choir group from Haugesund (Karmøy), Norway
Hordaland Theatre Group from Hordaland, Norway
Nordic Reflections (accordion group)
Leikarringen (traditional dance) from Ballard's Leif Erikson lodge with special appearance by the children's dance group, Barneleikarringen.
Time: 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Bergen Place is located at the intersection of Market St., Leary Avenue and 22nd Avenue.
Parade
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Start location: The parade begins near Adams School in Ballard, at the corner of NW 62nd and 24th Avenue NW. The route follows south to Market Street and eastward to Bergen Place.
Parade applications are available here, at the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, or by e-mailing leifelodge@aol.com
Dance to Smilin' Scandinavians Band
Dance the night away!
Time: 9:00 pm to 12:00 am
Location: At Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th. No-host bar.
Cost: $10 at the door. Must be 21 years of age or older.