Syttende Mai (17th of May) Parade
What is the 17th of May?
(from 17thofmay.org)
Norwegian Constitution Day is the official National Day of Norway, celebrated on the 17th of May. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to simply as “Syttende Mai” (17th of May) or Grunnlovsdagen (The Constitution Day).
Where: Downtown Ballard, Seattle
The parade runs South on 24th Ave to Market St
then South on old Ballard Ave. (see parade route below)
Meet us at Macleod’s Scottish Pub for a few tunes after the parade!
When: May 17
6:00-8:00pm
More Info: www.17thofmay.org
Ballard’s Syttende Mai parade is a Seattle cultural institution, running since 1974. Northwest Junior Pipe Band has been marching in the parade regularly since 2017 and it is one of our favorite events to kick-off the spring and summer.
This is a very family-friendly event, bringing a huge, enthusiastic turnout from the Ballard community. Marching bands, community groups, dogs, floats, flags and of course pipes and drums!
