Syttende Mai: Norway's National Day

Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to attend!
Come help celebrate Norway’s National Day, a day of celebration nation-wide, commemorating the signing of Norway’s Constitution in 1814.
1 p.m. - Bar opens!
2 p.m. - Daughters of Norway start serving hot dogs and ice cream to the kids.
2 p.m. - Viking Soul Food starts serving fun Scandinavian food.
2 p.m. - Cultural Program: Christian Krogstad (of Krogstad Aquavit) on Aquavit.
2:30 p.m. - Portland Nordic Chorus sings.
3 p.m. - Aquavit toast!
3 p.m. - Performances by Vasa Rosebuds, Leikarringen, and DaVinci Band.
4 p.m. - Ja Vi Elsker by the Portland Nordic Chorus and DaVinci Band.
4 p.m. - Rally on the street!
5 p.m. - Aquavit toast!
5 p.m. - Norwegian dessert sale by Ladies Social Club.
5:05 p.m. - Cultural Program: Ben Jacobsen (of Jacobsen Salt) on Salt.
5:30 p.m. - Music and dancing!
8 p.m. - Party ends.