Norway's Constitution Day parades in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim have been cancelled. Now, that has been confirmed with the cancellation of public parades by some of Norway's biggest cities. While many countries celebrate their national day with a military parade, Norway’s 17 May is more of a party for everyone, especially the children. See more ideas about Constitution day, Norway, Norway national day. The most important Norway national day is, well, the country's National Day. The Norwegian constitution was the most modern in Europe at the time. Constitution Day . So what is so special about May 17? . On behalf of the Government of the United States of America and the American people, I congratulate Norway and all its citizens on as you celebrate the 206th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution. 17 May Constitution Day (1814) is a public holiday. The story behind May 17 represents Norway's act to avoid being ceded to Sweden after losing a protracted and devastating war.

It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. Jul 15, 2016 - Gratulerer med dagen! A few weeks ago, I wrote that the chances of Norway's Constitution Day parades going ahead looked slim.

See more ideas about Constitution day, Norwegian food, Norwegian flag. 4. Read on for ten facts about May 17, Norway's Constitution Day. A little background: Norway became an independent nation in 1814 after the Constitution of Norway was agreed unanimously by the Eidsvoll Assembly on May 16. This was the first documented celebration of the Norwegian Constitution Day. Other cities are expected to follow. Apr 24, 2013 - 17 May is Norway's Constitution Day and is celebrated with children's parades and festivities. Norway’s Constitution Day. Norway, now in a union with Sweden, would have quieter celebrations for the first decades of the 19th century. It was signed and came into force the next day on the 17 th. In Norway, Constitution Day is huge. Hurra, hurra, hurra!. In 2020, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours. Danes liked what Fredrik had accomplished in Norway (and he would eventually become king of Denmark), so Fredrik arranged festivities for Syttende Mai in 1815.