Dear Members and Friends,
We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the Norwegian Constitution Day on Sunday, 17 May 2026, in collaboration with ANSA and Sjømannskirken.
What to expect
With this year's national day falling on a Sunday, we’re planning an even bigger and better celebration - and we’d love for you to be part of it.
There will be hot dogs, waffles, cakes, and soft drinks available for purchase. We will also have games for children and a raffle with fantastic prizes.
BYO alcoholic drinks allowed.
Please note that this is a non-profit, volunteer-run event. All proceeds help cover food, venue hire, and materials.
Can you help?
We are looking for volunteers to bring cakes for the celebration! If you can contribute, please email us to let us know what you can bring. We also need 5 people who can bring 10 plates of pre-made waffles each and 3 people who can bring a waffle maker. Please feel free to bring little gifts for the kids.
IMPORTANT NEW PROGRAM FOR 17 MAI!
We are excited to announce that H.R.H. Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra will attend our event which will be her first ever official public appearance in her royal duties. The princess will be accompanied by her adjutant and the Norwegian Ambassador to Australia, HE Anne Grete Riise.
Media will be present at the event, which will be recorded and aired in Norway as part of the official 17 Mai program on NRK.
For this reason, we have to start the event earlier and we request your kind support in making this event as special as possible.
Please see the below updated program and important notes. The event will start on time so please be there early.
08:30: Staff Arrive
09:30: Volunteers Arrive
Set up cakes and waffle stations
Cakes can arrive now or be placed on the table later. Cut in pieces prior to arrival.
10:30: Doors Open
Show tickets and get your wrist band from the official ticket controllers.
The ticket controllers will also hand out song cards, please share between 2-5 people.
Patrons order food/drinks inside and go outside to the park.
Cakes, waffles, hot dogs, coffee, and tea will be available for purchase.
Make sure to also get raffle tickets.
11:45: Harmony Park Gathering
Patrons move towards Harmony Park in Surry Hills, across the road from the venue.
12:00: H.R.H. Princess Ingrid Alexandra Arrives
NACC Welcomes HKH by park and walk to ‘stage’
12:05: Speeches in the Park
by Sophia D Toftdahl, President Norwegian Chamber
by HE Ambassador Anne Grete Riise
12.20: National Anthem
The ticket controllers will hand out song cards, please share between 2-5 people.
12:23: 17 Mai Tog / Parade
Patrons prepare for the parade by lining up at the designated area to the left of the ‘stage’ and down hill.
12:35: Stig Falster and Parade banner carriers stand up front and lead on time.
13:00: More food inside after the parade - supported by volunteers.
14:00: All patrons support with clean-up in true 17-Mai spirit.
14:30: Doors close
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Please provide space for the Princess and Ambassador and go to your designated areas as per the program.
- The program will run on time, please support.
- Make sure to get your tickets and refreshments prior to the gathering in the park.
- Security Guards will enforce wristbands and other security measures.
- Bring water bottles to keep hydrated.
- If bringing a cake, please cut into pieces prior to arrival & place on the cake tables inside when you arrive.
- MAP will be shared on May 16 to registered attendees only.
Connect with Sophia on LinkedIn here
Connect with Eva on LinkedIn here
Location: Estonian House, 141 Campbell Street, Surry Hills 2010
Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us in true Norwegian style!
Best regards,
Sophia, Stig, Eva & Team Norway
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
- only 1 adult person can register per email entered. Please add full name and email for each adult person.
- You can register as many children per entry without having to enter names and emails.
- We do this because we want to track numbers and people attending.
- We encourage you to become a member of our community.
- We will not add attendees/registrants to an email list. Please let us know if you want to join or be removed from our email list.
- Thanks for your patience. We are doing our best to keep our community gathered and notified.