Norwegian Constitution Day Celebration - 17th of May - Syttende Mai - Seattle Washington May 17, 2008

Parade
Time: 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. THERE HAS BEEN A LAST MINUTE CHANGE IN THE START TIME. THE PARADE WILL NOW BEGIN AT 4:00 PM
Start location: The parade begins near Adams School in Ballard, at the corner of NW 62nd and 24th Avenue NW. The route follows south to Market Street and eastward to Bergen Place.
Parade applications are available here, at the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, or by e-mailing leifelodge@aol.com

Lunch
Time: 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Special Guest: Hanne Krogh.
Location: Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th Street
Cost: $25.00 per person
Tickets: Tickets may be purchased in person at Viking Bank (Mon-Fri from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) or you may send a self-addressed envelope and check made payable to 17th of May Committee to:

Bergen Place
A variety of entertainment from Norway and other Nordic countries from 10:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Location: Bergen Place is located at the intersection of Market St., Leary Avenue and 22nd Avenue.

Children's Games (Barneleker)
Children can enjoy traditional games from Norway and the United States. The games are free and all participants receive awards. A surprise guest is usually on hand to delight one and all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Time: 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Location: At the Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Avenue NW.
For more information call (206) 684-4093

Norwegian Fjord Horses
The Ballard Fjord Horse Committee (BFH) and the Pacific Northwest Fjord Horse Promotional Group (PNFPG) have invited the public to meet a small group of Norwegian Fjord horses. The location of the horses will be announced soon!
Time: 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Location: Nordic Heritage Museum (NHM)
Cost: Free

Dinner
The Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) and Nordic Heritage Museum (NHM) will host a dinner at the museum. The museum exhibits will be open and included in the price.
Special Guest: Grand Marshal Hanne Krogh, popular Norwegian recording artist.
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 NW 67th Street
Seattle, WA 98117 Get directions
Cost: $45 ($50 at the door). Free for children under 10. Tickets can be purchased at Viking Bank (M-F; 9:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M.).

We accept cash, credit cards, or checks payable to NACC:
2237 NW 57th St.
Seattle, WA 98107 Get directions
(206) 784-2200

Dance
Dance the night away!
Band: Miles from Chicago
Time: 7:00 Norwegian folk dance class; 8:00 P.M. to Midnight open dance
Location: At Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th. No-host bar (beer and wine).
Cost: $20 at the door. Must be 21 years of age or older.

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Contact Information:
Norwegian Seventeenth of May Committee
P.O. Box 70433
Seattle WA 98127

Additional Events:
Nordic Heritage Museum
Contact: (206) 789-5708
3014 NW 67th

Official Website: http://www.syttendemaiseattle.com