Come celebrate the Norwegian constitution day in Carderock Park on Sunday May 19. Speaker of the day is Deputy Chief of Mission Lajla Brandt Jakhelln from the Royal Norwegian Embassy. There will be music, parade, food, drinks, and games for the children.
The constitution day celebration in Carderock Park will include:
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Picnic with Norwegian style hot dogs and drinks catered by German gourmet, sponsored by the Norwegian Embassy
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Games and surprise activities for children
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Ice cream provided by the Norwegian Ladies Club
The official program will start at 1pm (sharp) and last until 3pm.
The music will be performed by Rockville Brass Band, a volunteer based band dedicated to preserving the tradition of the British brass band. The band has been active in the area for over 40 years, and after many years of performing at the Norwegian celebration in Carderock Park, they are well versed in Norwegian Brass band music, playing such classics as "Jegermarsjen" and "Norge i rødt, hvitt og blått".
We look forward to seeing you in Carderock Park to celebrate the Norwegian constituttion day.
Directions:
From Beltway I-495 take Exit 41 west on Clara Barton Parkway.
Right exit just before overpass for Carderock Park; left on overpass onto short winding road under the canal.
Inside park entrance turn left for parking (additional parking on the right). Please park only in designated parking areas. You will be ticketed if you park on the grass.
If this is your first visit to Carderock Park, please be advised that GPS-systems tend to take you to the wrong place, so please look at this map as well.
For more information, please contact:
Lasse V. Syversen, 301-641-7908, lasse@flagship.com
Event organized by:
- The Royal Norwegian Embassy
- Sons of Norway - Washington Lodge 428
- The Norwegian Society of Washington D.C.
- The Norwegian Church Service in Washington, D.C.
- The Norwegian Ladies Club
- Lakselaget