17th of May Parade Marshal Nomination

We are now accepting nominations for the Honorary Parade Marshal for this year’s 17th of May Seattle celebration! 

Nomination Window: Open to the public throughout January.

Selection & Announcement: The winning nominee will be selected within the first half of February, and a public announcement will follow.  

We encourage you to nominate a member of our community who embodies the spirit of Norway and the heart and soul of our local Norwegian community. While nominees do not need to be of Norwegian heritage, they should represent the values, traditions, and community spirit that make our celebration special.

Follow this link to submit your nominations for our 2026 Honorary Parade Marshal!