May 17 is National Day in Norway. Everyone gets dressed up and heads out and just has a blast. At the Palace, the king and his close family wave to the the children's parade from the Palace balcony. And the children's parade goes on for hours, with lots of flags, marching bands, and much hoopla.
Many of the Norwegians dress in their bunads, which are wonderful and each unique and often with a story of their own about who sewed them and what the colors and details mean.
It is always a highlight of Spring here, and some photos from the Oslo celebration follow.
Many of the Norwegians dress in their bunads, which are wonderful and each unique and often with a story of their own about who sewed them and what the colors and details mean.
It is always a highlight of Spring here, and some photos from the Oslo celebration follow.
Most of the roads are closed in the central part of town, so everyone just walks down the streets.
The children's parade is here coming by a packed audience.
There is a little overlook at one point, where this couple is enjoying the view of the festivities.
Children running around the gardens in town.
There is a rule that all the children get to eat lots of ice cream and hot dogs. Here are some twins working on the ice cream end of that rule.
Young couples all dressed up are not the norm, but can be found.
While there is a lot of fun going on, this bit was an odd addition to the day.
If you aren't Norwegian, or your bunad is at the cleaners, you still get dressed up and show off.
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