Video of Norwegian ambassador’s Ballard visit
Norway’s Ambassador to the US Kåre R. Aas celebrated Syttende Mai here in Ballard, and his team put together a 4-minute video of his visit and the parade itself: If …
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Photos from the Syttende Mai parade
Thousands of people descended on Central Ballard Thursday evening for the Syttende Mai parade celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day. Some wore viking hats, many waved Norwegian flags as they cheered on …
Syttende Mai to take over Ballard Thursday
It hasn’t been the happiest of days in Ballard recently, and that’s all the more reason to attend Thursday evening’s Syttende Mai — 17th of May — celebrations and parade …
Syttende Mai parade to take over Ballard tomorrow
It’s that time of year again when the streets of Ballard get painted red, white and blue for the annual Syttende Mai (May 17), Norway’s Constitution Day festival and parade. This …
Hundreds turn out for Syttende Mai celebrations
Ballard was jam packed last night with hundreds celebrating Syttende Mai. Check out some photos of the event below: Have photos of your own? Email them to tips@myballard.com
Syttende Mai parade to take over Ballard tomorrow
It’s that time of year again when the streets of Ballard get painted red, white and blue for the annual Syttende Mai (May 17), Norway’s Constitution Day festival and parade. This …
2015 Syttende Mai pin now available
The 2015 Syttende Mai pins are now available at the Chamber and at a number of local retailers listed below: Secret Garden Bookshop (2214 NW Market Street) Market St Shoes (2232 …
Local designs t-shirt for Syttende Mai festival
As she did last year, local resident Molly McLachlan has designed a special t-shirt for this year’s Syttende Mai festival in tribute to her family’s Nordic roots. “Ballard has always …
Have you seen a troll in Ballard?
During the Syttende Mai parade you may have seen a special little troll popping up in Ballard enjoying the festivities. That cute little guy has actually decided to permanently set up camp …
Ballard gears up for 125th anniversary of Syttende Mai celebrations
Ballard is getting set for one of the biggest celebrations of the year, Syttende Mai! This year’s celebrations will be extra special as 2014 marks the 125th anniversary of the festivities being held in …
Throwback Thursday: Syttende Mai in years gone by
We thought that this week’s Throwback Thursday post should take us back to the Syttende Mai celebrations of yesteryear. Celebrations have been held in Ballard since the late 1800’s and …
KCTS9 features segment on Ballard’s Syttende Mai celebrations
My Ballard reader Paul emailed in to let us know about a fantastic segment about Ballard’s Syttende Mai celebrations that was featured on KCTS9. Syttende Mai festivities first started in …