Seabrook, Washington has its own special Syttende Mai Parade, incorporating all of the staple traditions of the Norwegian holiday. This year, join us on May 13 for this amazing family-friendly event! Save some time and find the best activities all in one place when you view our Things to Do Page.
It lists great bonding ideas that you can use to create amazing memories during your trip to Seabrook. Regardless of when you book your stay in a Seabrook Cottage, put some of these quintessential Washington Coast activities on your schedule.
Syttende Mai, or the 17th of May, is cause for celebration among the people of Norway. On this day in , leaders of the country signed its constitution, and Norway officially claimed its independence. For up-to-date race information, Like and Follow us on Facebook!
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Donations can be made during registration or anytime at this link. Saturday, May 14, Rolling Start: 6am — 7am. The Syttende Mai Classic mile walk begins with a rolling start between - am on Saturday, May 15th. Saturday, May 14, Run Start Time: 8am.
Top finishers in the male and female categories of the Mile Run receive a large hand painted plate in Norwegian rosemaling style. South Street, Stoughton, WI. The race is not timed. Strollers and wheelchairs welcome. A fun experience for the little ones to test their athletic ability.
The Syttende Mai Canoe Route is 3. The longest parade is in Oslo, where some , people travel to participate in the festivities. The Oslo parade includes close to schools, marching bands, and passes by the Royal Palace, where the Royal Family greets the people from the main balcony. Outside of Norway, Norwegians all over the world celebrate the 17th of May with parades, speeches, and more.
Since , the Norwegian-American community of Seattle has celebrated the 17th of May, and now the festivities in Seattle is touted as the third largest 17th of May celebration in the world, behind Oslo and Bergen. The two-day celebrations started on Friday, May 17 with two banquets. The first was for both men and women held at the Bellevue Hotel for the cost of a dollar. The arrangements were made by H. Wahlberg with entertainment provided by a quartet. The party dispersed at 3AM. The next day, there was a large celebration for everyone at the Armory Hall.
Bjerknes spoke for the women with John H. McGraw, who was Governor of the state of Washington from , also speaking.
Norwegian-Americans traveled by steamer to jointly celebrate the day in Mukilteo, Vashon Island, Poulsbo, and Seattle. Governors, state and federal congressmen, ambassadors, members of Norwegian parliament, judges, professors, mayors, and publishers have all given inspiring speeches for the day. In Captain Roald Amundsen and members of his team attended the celebration while the last snowdrifts were being shoveled out of the road on the summit of Snoqualmie.
There were two celebrations in Cost was 25 cents per person; children under 12 were free. The evening was presided over by C.
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