Syttende Mai
Since 1952 every year in Stoughton, WI., has had a city-wide event on the weekend closet to May 17th. It turns out that this is an even bigger event in Norway. On May 17th, 1814 Norway's Constitution was signed making Norway an independent nation. For the 500 years prior to May 17th, 1814 Norway was part of Denmark.Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, offers an in-depth explanation of Syttende Mai, including a very nice mention of Stoughton's version of the Syttende Mai event, going so far as to call it "the world's second largest Syttende Mai". Presumably Stoughton's version is not quite as epic as Oslo's version.
For the SHS Norwegian Dancers this is a big event. The Dancers are in the parade and give several performances throughout the weekend.
Syttende Mai Celebration - May 13 - 15, 2022
Sandhill School
1920 Lincoln Ave Friday, May 5 @ 8:30am - 9:30amSt Ann School
324 N Harrison St Friday, May 5 @ 10am - 11amKegonsa Elementary School
1400 Vernon St • Wednesday, May 12 @ 8:30am – 9:30am
Wisconsin State Capitol Bldg.
Skaalen Retirement Services
400 N Morris St • Wednesday, May 12 @ 2pm - 3pm
Street Performance
Community Building Performance
320 North St. Saturday, May 14 @ 3:45pm and 5:30pmAlumni Performance in the Community Building Gymnasium 320 North St. Stoughton, WI 53589
We encourage anyone to come and watch, and all the alumni to come back to dance their favorite dance!
Norwegian Parade
Main Street Sunday @ 1:30pmCommunity Building Performance
320 North Street Sunday @ 3:45pmFinal Performance of the Year and Farewell to the Seniors!
Since 1952 every year in Stoughton, WI., has had a city-wide event on the weekend closet to May 17th. It turns out that this is an even bigger event in Norway. On May 17th, 1814 Norway's Constitution was signed making Norway an independent nation. For the 500 years prior to May 17th, 1814 Norway was part of Denmark.
Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, offers an in-depth explanation of Syttende Mai, including a very nice mention of Stoughton's version of the Syttende Mai event, going so far as to call it "the world's second largest Syttende Mai". Presumably Stoughton's version is not quite as epic as Oslo's version.
For the SHS Norwegian Dancers this is a big event. The Dancers are in the parade and give several performances throughout the weekend.
Syttende Mai Celebration - May 13 - 15, 2022
Alumni Performance in the Community Building Gymnasium 320 North St. Stoughton, WI 53589
We encourage anyone to come and watch, and all the alumni to come back to dance their favorite dance!
Final Performance of the Year and Farewell to the Seniors!
Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, offers an in-depth explanation of Syttende Mai, including a very nice mention of Stoughton's version of the Syttende Mai event, going so far as to call it "the world's second largest Syttende Mai". Presumably Stoughton's version is not quite as epic as Oslo's version.
For the SHS Norwegian Dancers this is a big event. The Dancers are in the parade and give several performances throughout the weekend.
Syttende Mai Celebration - May 13 - 15, 2022
Sandhill School
1920 Lincoln Ave Friday, May 5 @ 8:30am - 9:30amSt Ann School
324 N Harrison St Friday, May 5 @ 10am - 11amKegonsa Elementary School
1400 Vernon St • Wednesday, May 12 @ 8:30am – 9:30am
Wisconsin State Capitol Bldg.
Skaalen Retirement Services
400 N Morris St • Wednesday, May 12 @ 2pm - 3pm
Street Performance
Community Building Performance
320 North St. Saturday, May 14 @ 3:45pm and 5:30pmAlumni Performance in the Community Building Gymnasium 320 North St. Stoughton, WI 53589
We encourage anyone to come and watch, and all the alumni to come back to dance their favorite dance!
Norwegian Parade
Main Street Sunday @ 1:30pmCommunity Building Performance
320 North Street Sunday @ 3:45pmFinal Performance of the Year and Farewell to the Seniors!
