Syttende Mai celebrated in Decorah

Vesterheim Norwegian-American museum and heritage center celebrated Syttende Mai, Norway's "Constitution Day," under Scandinavian-like skies on Tuesday.

Syttende Mai is the day Norway ratified its constitution in 1814 at Eidsvoll.  Norwegians celebrate by marching through the streets, waving flags and singing songs.
 
Decorah residents followed suit on Tuesday, participating in a 1:00 p.m. Children's Parade through downtown Decorah. That was followed by a performance by Decorah's Nordic Dancers on Mill Sreet, next to the museum.