HomeSeattle 17th of May Virtual Program 2021


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 2021’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?Learn more about this year’s marshals and honored guests.
  • Memories of Syttende Mai from years gone by
  • A sing-along to your favorite Constitution Day songs