The American Scandinavian Society proudly announces that our President, Lars Nilsen will be the Grand Marshall of this year's Norwegian American 17th of May Parade. The 71st Parade will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, starting at 1:30 PM in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn NY. We will be commemorating the 211th Anniversary of the signing of Norway's Constitution! This year’s theme is “Celebrating Norwegian Immigration 1825-2025”. Congratulations to Lars!!!

We invite you to join us for hour next happy hour. Please bring your Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelanders and their friends (non-Scandinavians ok too!) for some casual mingle and drinks after work.