Celebrate Syttende Mai! Skål will be open 12-11pm pouring aquavit snaps and slinging pølse (among other Viking-inspired delights). Outdoor street cafe is family friendly, including a walk-up food stand! For more information about the festivities, visit skalballard.com

The countdown continues ... This year's parade in Ballard is back on May 17 at 6 p.m., and it's not too late to send in your application to be part of it, with a May 12 deadline. Check out the application details on our website: 17thofmay.org/2022-parade-ap…

There's Norway you want to miss this video from the Seattle Municipal Archives. With “Syttende Mai” (17th of May Seattle) celebrations right around the corner, enjoy this Norway Day video from the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exhibition! Full video: youtu.be/7uziqRE4_gg?t=2 Visit Ballard

The Norwegian Ladies Chorus will be singing at Bergen Place on May 17. Don't miss hearing "Ja, vi elsker dette landet" at 3:30 when they combine with the Norwegian Male Chorus to sing the Norwegian and the American national anthems! 17thofmay.org/2022-music-at-…

Check out this year's fabulous parade lineup! 17thofmay.org/2022-parade-li…

Check out the 17th of May greeting from Ambassador Anniken R. Krutnes, this year's Grand Marshal in our 17th of May parade. We can't wait for her to arrive in Seattle! norwegianamerican.com/17th-of-may-gr…

Today is the day—see you all in Ballard! If you can't attend, remember that the parade will be livestreamed at 6 p.m. Visit our website for details! 17thofMay.org

A thousand thanks are due to the staff at HomeStreet Bank Ballard Branch for hosting The Trident Truck Reviewing Stand for the 17th of May Parade Judges. Their Community Support was tremendous!!!

We have a winner for the 2023 17th of May Seattle pin contest! Congratulations to Erik Bjarne Witzøe! Article on our website. Stay tuned to see when and where you can buy your pin. #syttendemai #syttendemaiseattle #syttendemai2023 #17thofMaySeattle #17thofmay #seattle #ballard

2023 17th of May pins have dropped!! They will be on sale for $5 at various locations around Ballard. See website for more details! #syttendemai #syttendemaiseattle #syttendemai2023 #17thofMaySeattle #17thofmay #seattle #ballard #nordicseattle

This is no joke! Our Grand Marshall is Consul General Gry Rabe Henriksen ! We are so honored that she will be joining our celebration this year. Hipp Hipp Hipp Hurra!!! #syttendemai #syttendemaiseattle #syttendemai2023 #17thofMaySeattle #17thofmay #seattle #ballard #nordicseattle

Tickets to the 17th of May luncheon at National Nordic Museum are now available for purchase online or at Mountain Pacific Bank in Ballard. Don't wait too long to get yours-they won't last for long!checkout.square.site/buy/FE2A3QDLGU… #syttendemaiseattle #17thofMay #seattle #ballard

This is your friendly reminder that we have one week left to get your parade applications in! Our parade starts at 6:00 pm on Wednesday May 17, 2023. #syttendemai #syttendemaiseattle #syttendemai2023 #17thofMaySeattle #17thofmay #seattle #ballard #nordicseattle #seattlefunevents

The 17th of May Seattle Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with parade logistics, check-in, & street closure monitoring along the parade route. Shifts are 3:30-8:30pm on Wed, May 17th. For more info & to sign up, contact [email protected] or call 206-397-1245.

As we celebrate Syttende Mai tomorrow, if you post pictures or fun memories, tag us directly or use #17thofMaySeattle ! We would love to share how everyone celebrates

Thank you #Seattle and #Ballard for an amazing #17mai2023 experience as Grand Marshal. Seattle has the biggest 17 May parade outside of Norway - thousands of people in the streets and a festive feel! 🇳🇴🎉🇺🇸🇳🇴🎉🇺🇸

Announcing the 2024 Syttende Mai Seattle Commemorative Pin Design contest! Deadline is 12/15/23 #nordicseattle #syttendemaiseattle #seattle #17thofmayseattle #ballard #17thofmay #seattlefunevents #pindesign #contest #syttendemai2024 #17thofMay2024

🎉Parade Applications are now OPEN!! 🎉 Want to join in on the fun?? Visit our website: 17thofmay.org. for more information and our online parade application.

🎶 Calling all music lovers! 🎵✨ As we gear up for the 17th of May celebrations at Bergen Place, we want to hear from YOU! Who are your favorite performers that you'd love to see grace our stage this year? Let's make this year's event unforgettable! 🇳🇴💃

Our Commemorative 50th Anniversary 2024 17th of May pins have dropped!! They are on sale for $10 at various locations around Ballard. See website for more details!