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May 2021
Festivities all day at the National Nordic Museum
This year, the Museum is expanding their open hours to include Monday, May 17. They will be open for guests 10am to 5pm, with specials in our Museum Store, too! Please reserve your timed ticket online in advance. Members, your entry to the Museum is always free. Come take a your photos in front of their historic Model T, which will be decked out in Norwegian bunting. *not an official event of the Seattle Norwegian 17th of May Committee
Find out more »Polse og Lompe and other treats for Sale
Scandinavian Specialities will be offering Pølse med Lompe (a Norwegian Hot Dog) and other goodies all day in their parking lot. Stop by all day to grab a quick bite. Also around 5pm, there were be an informal socially distanced procession starting from Scandinavian Specialities which will be walking to Skål Beer Hall. *Not an official event of the Seattle 17th of May Committee
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17th of May Virtual Luncheon Program
An online gala celebration from Seattle's historic Ballard neighborhood Enjoy a cocktail or coffee as you get ready to hear: a Pre-program lineup of entertainment and fun 11:30am - noon This Year's Virtual Program From The National Nordic Museum Features: Grand Marshal Mayor Marte Mjøs Persen from Seattle's Sister City Bergen Honorary Marshal Eric Nelson, CEO, National Nordic Museum Ambassador Anniken R. Krutnes, Royal Norwegian Embassy A Special greeting from His Majesty King Harald V of Norway Memories of Syttende…
Find out more »Syttende Mai at Skål Beer Hall
Celebrate Syttende Mai at Ballard's Viking-inspired beer hall from 12-10pm! You can expect traditional live music, aquavit snaps, Norwegian inspired beers, raffle prizes, and special perks for those who come in their bunads! Our front window will also be open for aquavit shots and pølse. As we do every year, 10% of our sales will be donated to the Sons of Norway Leif Erikson Lodge in Ballard. For more details or to make a reservation, visit www.skalballard.com. Skål! *not an official…
Find out more »Syttende Mai with a drive/walk-through dessert and coffee
The Lodge welcomes everyone to celebrate Syttende Mai with a drive/walk-through dessert and coffee from 4:00-6:00 on Monday, May 17th. Blødtkake and krumkake are on the menu. Enjoy your treats as you listen to your favorite Scandinavian folk tunes by the Sølje Sisters. *Not an official event of the Seattle 17th of May Committee
Find out more »17th of May Procession
Wear a mask, put on your finest, and grab a flag. Join the Ballard procession, a small socially distanced group will be walking from Scandinavian Specialties to the Skål Beer Hall starting at 5:30. *Not an official 17th of May Committee Event
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