Description
Drawing upon Swedish traditions, Midsommar features the raising of the maistang (midsummer pole), bedecked with greens and flowers to symbolize spring, life, and beauty. This festive occasion includes music, dancing, and flower crown-making, embodying Scandinavian culture and the joy of summer solstice. Swedish Midsommar celebrations are rich with tradition: decorating homes with greenery, wearing flower crowns, dancing, singing, and feasting late into the bright northern evening. Poulsbo’s celebration mirrors these traditions, bringing the charm of small Scandinavian villages to the Pacific Northwest.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Free flower crown-making, live music, and dance performances.
1:00 pm: Maistang raising, inviting audience participation in dancing and singing.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Folk dance performances by Poulsbo Leikarringen youth dancers.
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Continued live music performances.
Who
Everyone!
