NorwegianMay 17 (or closest weekend)

17th of May Parade & Celebration (Syttende Mai)

Name: 17th of May Parade & Celebration (Syttende Mai)
Location: Downtown Ballard (parade route: 24th Ave NW to Market St, then Ballard Ave)

May 17 (or closest weekend) 2027 (estimated — date not yet confirmed)

Seattle, Washington · Downtown Ballard (parade route: 24th Ave NW to Market St, then Ballard Ave) · Organized by Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association

Seattle's Syttende Mai celebration is one of the largest Norwegian Constitution Day parades outside Norway. The parade runs through downtown Ballard, historically the heart of Seattle's Norwegian-American community, featuring marching bands, Norwegian folk groups, bunad (traditional costume) wearers, and community organizations. The day includes festivities with Nordic food, music, and drinks. Free and open to the public.

17thofmay.org↗

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17thofmay.org

Verified via browser on 2026-08-23: Event confirmed on source site. 2026 date (May 17) has passed. 2027 date not yet announced but event is always May 17 (Norwegian Constitution Day). Date shown as plain text in paragraph: 'SUNDAY, MAY 17TH 2026'.