Happy National Day to Norway

Today, May 17, is the Norwegian national day. We celebrate our independence, and our constitution from 1814.

This post is a tribute to the celebration of life and joy, with the Norwegian independence day as setting. 

A proud 2nd grader waiting to walk in the streets!

All the inhabitants of the valley walking in the streets! Here, lead by the local police chief and the mayor.

The kids enjoy!

No celebration of the Independence day without a marching band!!

And - being in the country side, gunfights are part of the fun! 

And so are pillow-fights! 

Adding to the fun is limitless amounts of icecream, sodawater, hot-dogs and everything a kids heart can desire! 

Being a parent gives this celebration a whole new dimension - watching your kids play, enjoy and have fun is priceless! Remembering the fun we used to have ourself simply adds to the joy of the day! If you ever visit Norway in May, try to make it around the 17th - as this is a hugely fun event! 

Full list of images from this celebration of life, joy and independence!