Syttende Mai Celebration
Since 1952 every year in Stoughton, WI., has had a city-wide event on the weekend closet to May 17th. It turns out that this is an even bigger event in Norway. On May 17th, 1814 Norway's Constitution was signed making Norway an independent nation. For the 500 years prior to May 17th, 1814 Norway was part of Denmark.
Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, offers an in-depth explanation of Syttende Mai, including a very nice mention of Stoughton's version of the Syttende Mai event, going so far as to call it "the world's second largest Syttende Mai". Presumably Stoughton's version is not quite as epic as Oslo's version.
For the SHS Norwegian Dancers this is a big event. The Dancers are in the parade and give several performances throughout the weekend.
Syttende Mai Celebration • May 16–18, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Skaalen Retirement Services
10:00–11:00 am
400 N Morris St., Stoughton
Wisconsin State Capitol Bldg.
12:00–12:30 pm
2 E. Main St. • Madison King St., Madison
Kettle Park West
2:00–3:00 pm
2600 Jackson St., Stoughton
Friday, May 16, 2025
Sandhill School
8:15–9:15 am
1920 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton
St Ann School
9:45–10:45 am
324 N Harrison St., Stoughton
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Street Performance
2:00 pm
Tent • Division St. and Main St.
Performance
3:45 pm
Stoughton High School
600 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton
Alumni Performance
5:30 pm
Stoughton High School
600 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton
We encourage anyone to come and watch,
and all the alumni to come back to dance
their favorite dance!
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Norwegian Parade
1:30pm
Main Street
Final Performance
3:45 pm
Stoughton High School
600 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton
Final Performance of the Year and Farewell to the Seniors!
