Thief River Falls to host Nordic Fest to celebrate Syttende Mai

Syttende Mai events set for Norway Lake, Milan and Sunburg, Minnesota

Minnesota events marking Norway’s Constitution Day in 2025 include annual celebrations in the Norway Lake, Milan and Sunburg communities. Syttende Mai, translated literally as “17th of May,” celebrates the signing of the Norwegian constitution in 1814. More than three-quarters of a million Minnesotans identified as Norwegian American on the 1990 census, according to MNopedia, an online encyclopedia about Minnesota developed by the Minnesota Hist…

Thief River Falls to host Nordic Fest to celebrate Syttende Mai

GRAND FORKS – Thief River Falls is hosting numerous activities in celebration of Syttende Mai – or May 17, which is Norway’s Constitution Day – starting on Saturday, May 10, and continuing through next week. The events have been organized “to celebrate our Scandinavian heritage,” said Jan Strandlie, who is leading the effort. On May 17, 1814, the Norwegian Constitution was signed, marking the end of more than four centuries of Danish rule. “We w…

Sons of Norway invites to join them as they celebrate Syttende Mai

Nortonna Lodge 1-638 of the Sons of Norway invites to join them as they celebrate Syttende Mai on Saturday, May 17, 12:30– 4 p.m.. in the Village of Yesteryear and at the Steele County History Center, 1700 Austin Rd., Owatonna,…

Syttende Mai parade and events return to Ballard May 17

Ballard is preparing to mark one of its longest-running traditions: the annual 17th of May celebration, commemorating Norwegian Constitution Day. Now in its 136th year, Ballard’s celebration is the largest Syttende Mai gathering outside of Norway. The festivities are scheduled throughout the day on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with several activities planned across the neighborhood. Live music will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Bergen Place Park, continuing…

Celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day, known as Syttende Mai, on May 17 – The Suburban Times

Submitted by Gerda Hunter. Join the Pacific Lutheran University Scandinavian Cultural Center for the celebration of Norwegian Constitution Day, also known as Syttende Mai. This day holds great significance for the people of Norway as it marks the anniversary of the country gaining its independence from Sweden in 1814. It is a day filled with patriotism, pride, parades and joy as Norwegians come together to celebrate! Join attendees at PLU to ra…

Syttende Mai observances are planned for May 17 in Crosby

Sons of Norway, Vidda Lodge is hosting its annual Syttende Mai observance in Crosby on May 17 with a parade of flags and a free movie. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. at the Dakota Theater and go up and down Main Street. A free screening of the movie “The Last King: Birkebeinerne” will begin at 2:30 at the […] Oops! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password * R…