May 17th Celebration at Carderock Park features free food and drinks, music, parade and games for children.
The Norwegian organizations in the Washington Metropolitan Area invite to a Norwegian style May 17th celebration in Carderock Park outside of Washington, D.C. on Saturday May 17th from 1-3 p.m. Features include live music by Rockville Brass Band, parade, free food and drinks and games for children.
The speech for the day will be by His Excellency Wegger Chr. Strommen, Norwegian Ambassador to the United States.
The celebration is sponsored by The Royal Norwegian Embassy, Sons of Norway, Washington, D.C. Lodge, The Norwegian Society of Washington, D.C., The Norwegian Church Service in Washington,D.C., The Norwegian Ladies Club.
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 the designated parking areas (you will be ticketed if you park on the grass).
When: May 17, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Carderock Park, Montgomery County, Maryland
Info: 301-384-6791, 202-465-2417 or kmdoty@comcast.net