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Syttende Mai Parade 2006!
The Norwegian National League
and its member organizations hosted a Banquet and Parade to celebrate Norway's Constitution Day. The Banquet was held on May 19, 2006.
T
he Constitution Day Parade took place on May 20, 2006. Our honorary parade Grand Marshal was Mr. Olav Gunnar Ballo, Vice President of the Odelsting (the Larger House of Norway's Parliament).  
                                                                          

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Some wore Norwegian festive dress.


 
Some served Norwegian delicacies.


Honorary Grand Marshal, Mr. Ballo,
took a picture of our celebration.


The Chicago Grandstand Big Band entertained before the parade began.


 You may want to push your doll in a stroller.

 
Walk, pull a wagon or ride a scooter. Everyone is welcome to march.


 Maine East High School Band marched.


 Attendees sang the National Anthem.


 Marchers carried banners.

Marchers carried banners and flags.


 Families marched.


 The dogs of the Vikings marched.


 The Norwegian Church marched.


 Old-time cars drove.


  Fjord horses pulled children.


  ... all as the crowd watched.


 Mr Ballo brought greetings from Norway.


 Prizes were awarded


 Folk dancers performed.


 Young and old joined the Grand March.


 What could be more fun?.


 A happy end to a Great Celebration.

   
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