17th May celebrations 2011 in London

Probably the most important day of the year for Norwegians, the 17th May is the National Day and a day celebrated by all Norwegians around the world.

In London, the festivities take place as per usual in Southwark park - but there are other events as well across the city.

9 am: Flag-hoisting at the Norwegian School in Wimbledon
Visitors welcome  

11 am: Celebratory Service at the Norwegian Church in Rotherhithe

1 pm: National Day Festivities in Southwark Park, Jamaica Road, SE16  (next to the Norwegian Church)

Grand Flag Parade for children and adults starts at 1.30 pm
Musical entertainment,Children's games and races, raffles, ice cream, waffles, flags, dancing, did we mention WAFFLES?

£3 entry (kids under 16 free)

7 pm National Day Celebration at the Norwegian Church, Albion Street, Rotherhithe, SE16
Coffee, cakes, musical entertainment.  Maybe some waffles.
Entry: Adults £10 / Students/Children £5

Join in the Norwegian fun - see you there!

Comments

[Karin]

For all those new in London: Unofficial celebration always takes place at Punch and Judys in Covent Garden. For those who don't fancy the church... Lots of beer, bunads and (invariably bad) national anthem singing.