Svenskarnas Dag, Swedish Heritage Festival Minneapolis

Come celebrate Svenskarnas Dag on Sunday from 10:00 a.m.to 5 p.m. at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis, MN. Non-denominational service followed by the majstång maypole raising at 11:15 a.m. led by Elise Peters and the Twin Cities Swedish Folk Dancers. Then there will be a program full of Nordic music and dance, starting at 12:15 p.m., including performances by Swedish groups (TBA), as well as music by the ASI Male Chorus/St. Paul Swedish Male Chorus, the Svenskarnas Dag Girls’ Choir, the Vasa Junior Folk Dancers, and more. You can also visit with vendors and exhibitors, purchase Swedish meatballs and other goodies, and stay for the announcement of the “Swede of the Year” awards and the crowning of the 2015 Miss Svenskarnas Dag Queen. Parking is limited and, you and your family are encouraged to to “go green” by biking or using public transportation. Shuttle golf cart is available for handicapped access to the stage area and park grounds for the fest.