Syttende Mai Celebration
Norumbega Lodge #3-506, Sons of Norway presents a family picnic on the front lawn of the SCC in honor of Norway’s national independence day, Syttende Mai (officially observed on May 17). Sons of Norway invites you to join them for a parade and picnic to commemorate this festive occasion.
Join in the procession with flags and singing, feast on Scandinavian foods, have kids’ games and competitions, and a “tale for dagen” (speech of the day). Bring your family and friends – all ages are welcome! Gratulerer med dagen!
SCHEDULE of EVENTS:
12:30 Gather at SCC entrance for parade
*bring an instrument if you like
12:45 Parade begins
1pm Welcome and tale for dagen
1:30 Lunch
2:15 Games for children
Music by SAMspill
Bring your own lunch, or purchase:
Adult ticket: $10 = 1 smørbrød (open-face sandwich, beverage, and dessert)
Children’s ticket: $5 = 1 pølse (hot dog) med lompe (Norwegian flatbread, beverage, and dessert)