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 you missed it, here are our photos from the 17th of May parade.
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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 the many participants in the annual parade. As is customary, kids lined the front row, waiting to dash for candy thrown in their direction. Norwegian […]
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 through Ballard. The parade is the largest of its kind outside Norway, and it draws thousands of festive people across the neighborhood and beyond. Plus, […]
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 year’s celebrations will include a variety of events for the whole family to participate in. Check out the schedule below: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]
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 year’s celebrations will include a variety of events for the whole family to participate in. Check out the schedule below: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]
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 NW Market St) Larsen’s Bakery (8000 24th Ave NW) Scandinavian Specialties (6719 15th Ave NW) Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St) The pins cost […]
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 been a part of my life and the Norwegian Independence Day parade has been a tradition in my family for many years,” says MacLachlan. MacLachlan […]
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 here and make Ballard home. The team at My Ballard lovingly decided to take the little guy in, but the only problem is that he doesn’t have […]
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 Seattle and the 200th anniversary of the signing of Norway’s constitution. Check out the list of events happening in Ballard tomorrow and get into the spirit: […]
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 there are plenty of fantastic photos to check out. Hipp, Hipp Hurra! The below black and white photo was taken of the Queen’s float in […]
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 1814 when Norway declared itself an independent nation by the signing of its constitution. By the mid 1800s citizens of Norway celebrated the occasion with […]
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