May 17th Norway’s 4th Of July
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The Constitution of Norway was signed at Eidsvoll on 17 May 1814. It is the second oldest written Constitution in the World still in existence.[2] The constitution declared Norway to be an independent kingdom in an attempt to avoid being ceded to Sweden after Denmark–Norway's devastating defeat in the Napoleonic Wars. This established a Union between Sweden and Norway.
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Constitution Day (Norway) - Wikipedia
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Norway’s national day: 17th of May | The Norwegian Constitution Day (visitnorway.com)
Children's parades, marching bands, traditional costumes, and ice cream. Lots of ice cream. Norway's Constitution Day is quite a party!
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The Bay Ridge neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City has had an annual 17 May Parade and celebration since 1952. It is well-attended and celebrated by Norwegian-Americans who immigrated to Brooklyn in the early 20th century.
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Syttende Mai is back in the Big Apple
Syttende Mai is back in the Big Apple - The Norwegian American
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Lapskaus Boulevard, a tale about Norwegians in Brooklyn, NYPosted by kari on Nov 7, 2011 in Culture
Lapskaus Boulevard, a tale about Norwegians in Brooklyn, NY | Norwegian Language Blog (transparent.com)
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Salem Virginia Sons of Norway Lodge
http://222.sonsofnorwayblafjell.org/
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