17th of May
Known also as Grunnlovsdagen (Constitution Day) and National Day, Syttende Mai translates literally as the “17th of May.” On this date in 1814, the Norwegian Constitution was signed, marking the end of more than four centuries of Danish rule.
Lodges in District 2, Sons of Norway celebrate Syttende Mai in many ways. We have pictures of some of the celebrations – if you would like your lodge celebration shown, please send your pictures with your information to Web Content Manager.
Oslo Lodge No. 36- Bremerton, WA
Viking Ship was in Bremerton and Poulsbo for the Armed Forces Day Parade and the Viking Fest Parade.
Normanna Lodge No. 3 – Everett, WA
In the Parade in Ballad, WA
Fedrelandet Lodge No. 23 – Petersburg, AK
Bothell Lodge No. 106 – Bothell, WA
In rainy Ballard for the parade.