PLEASE JOIN US AND MARCH IN THE PARADE!
SOME 2011 RESULTS:
Well folks it was wet, cold and raining throughout the parade but it did let up when people gathered together at Hodges park.
We still had speeches, food to eat, Norwegian dancers, Norwegian Elk Hounds, and of course the day would not be complete without the "Grand March". Our friend Inger, from Jul Hus of Rockford was there as well selling some of her wares. We hope to see her again at our Heritage Fest in the fall.
Our lodge Historian will be working on an update to our History Book pages, but in the mean time we will post a few pictures from the day. To view the pictures, click on the following link and then click on a thumbnail on the left to view a larger image on the right. You can also click on the icon in the upper right corner of the viewing software page to be able to view even larger pictures.
<CLICK HERE> to view these 2011 Syttende Mail Parade pictures from the Park Ridge, Illinois parade.
Here
is one of the pictures of the Leikarringen Dancers at this year's
parade. More pictures are available by clicking on the link above
or the photo to the left.
A big thank you to all who braved the weather to celebrate the day including the loyal people of Park Ridge who line the streets. Naturally, far fewer than when the weather is better, but still quite a few with their Norwegian flags in hand.
Skjold Lodge has been participating in this parade for many years. Like most of the groups participating, we simply have a group of marchers and a convertible or two, if available, but this year we will not have a float or other special items.
2011 PARADE DETAILS:
**Always check the Norwegian National League web site for the latest information.
DATE: Sunday, May 15, 2011
TIME: Meet at 12 - 12:30PM. We start marching at 1:00PM
HOW TO GET THERE: CLICK HERE FOR A MAPQUEST MAP.
WHAT TO BRING:
Nothing to bring but your self, and if you wish, a small American or Norwegian flag. We will have extra flags for those who need them.
WHAT TO WEAR: Traditional Norwegian dress if you have it, or anything red, white or blue.
WHERE TO PARK: Parking is available at Nelsons' Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd. Park Ridge, Illinois.
WHERE TO MEET: In Park Ridge, Illinois, marchers will "step off" from an area near Nelsons' Funeral Home.
WE ARE UNIT #013 Unit #1 is next to the funeral home and then the numbers get bigger as you go down Talcott Rd.
WHEN WE START: The parade starts at 1:00PM. You should arrive at least 30-45 minutes early and then find our group.
DURATION OF PARADE: From the time a group starts it is about 1 hour until you reach the end.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check the Norwegian National League website at www.nnleague.org
THE PARADE ROUTE: All units start on Talcott near Nelsons Funeral home at 820 W. Talcott. They are lined up on Talcott and on the side streets to the north of Talcott.
CLICK HERE for a picture of the parade route.
When the parade starts, it turns North from Talcott and heads north until it takes an angle to the right on Prairie (with a small park on the left) over to Main St. and then takes a right. At this point the railroad tracks are on the left.
The parade then proceeds on Main and turns south on Courtland until it ultimately ends up at Hodges park.
Parade watchers line the street along the entire route, starting at Cumberland all the way to Hodges park.
View ourSyttende Mai Pictures on our Photo Gallery Page: <CLICK HERE>
SOME 2011 RESULTS:
Well folks it was wet, cold and raining throughout the parade but it did let up when people gathered together at Hodges park.
We still had speeches, food to eat, Norwegian dancers, Norwegian Elk Hounds, and of course the day would not be complete without the "Grand March". Our friend Inger, from Jul Hus of Rockford was there as well selling some of her wares. We hope to see her again at our Heritage Fest in the fall.
Our lodge Historian will be working on an update to our History Book pages, but in the mean time we will post a few pictures from the day. To view the pictures, click on the following link and then click on a thumbnail on the left to view a larger image on the right. You can also click on the icon in the upper right corner of the viewing software page to be able to view even larger pictures.
<CLICK HERE> to view these 2011 Syttende Mail Parade pictures from the Park Ridge, Illinois parade.
Here
is one of the pictures of the Leikarringen Dancers at this year's
parade. More pictures are available by clicking on the link above
or the photo to the left.A big thank you to all who braved the weather to celebrate the day including the loyal people of Park Ridge who line the streets. Naturally, far fewer than when the weather is better, but still quite a few with their Norwegian flags in hand.
Skjold Lodge has been participating in this parade for many years. Like most of the groups participating, we simply have a group of marchers and a convertible or two, if available, but this year we will not have a float or other special items.
2011 PARADE DETAILS:
**Always check the Norwegian National League web site for the latest information.
DATE: Sunday, May 15, 2011
TIME: Meet at 12 - 12:30PM. We start marching at 1:00PM
HOW TO GET THERE: CLICK HERE FOR A MAPQUEST MAP.
WHAT TO BRING:
Nothing to bring but your self, and if you wish, a small American or Norwegian flag. We will have extra flags for those who need them.
WHAT TO WEAR: Traditional Norwegian dress if you have it, or anything red, white or blue.
WHERE TO PARK: Parking is available at Nelsons' Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd. Park Ridge, Illinois.
WHERE TO MEET: In Park Ridge, Illinois, marchers will "step off" from an area near Nelsons' Funeral Home.
WE ARE UNIT #013 Unit #1 is next to the funeral home and then the numbers get bigger as you go down Talcott Rd.
WHEN WE START: The parade starts at 1:00PM. You should arrive at least 30-45 minutes early and then find our group.
DURATION OF PARADE: From the time a group starts it is about 1 hour until you reach the end.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check the Norwegian National League website at www.nnleague.org
THE PARADE ROUTE: All units start on Talcott near Nelsons Funeral home at 820 W. Talcott. They are lined up on Talcott and on the side streets to the north of Talcott.
CLICK HERE for a picture of the parade route.
When the parade starts, it turns North from Talcott and heads north until it takes an angle to the right on Prairie (with a small park on the left) over to Main St. and then takes a right. At this point the railroad tracks are on the left.
The parade then proceeds on Main and turns south on Courtland until it ultimately ends up at Hodges park.
Parade watchers line the street along the entire route, starting at Cumberland all the way to Hodges park.
View ourSyttende Mai Pictures on our Photo Gallery Page: <CLICK HERE>
