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Swedish Midsummer Festival

STATUS: This event will occur as scheduled.
WHERE: Wagner Park
WHEN: June 24, 2016 @ 5:00 pm8:00 pm
TICKETING INFORMATION:
This event is free


Event Details

Enjoy this unique celebration of the summer solstice. Learn folk dances from Barnklubben Elsa Rix and Swedish Folkdancers of New York. Make midsummer wreaths. Enjoy a parade, children’s games, and Swedish delicacies.  Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and Fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Dances led by Ross Sutter, Scandinavian folklorist.

For more information, visit  www.nycmidsummer.com.

Swedish Midsummer Festival is co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Sweden, New York.

Swedish

Note: In accordance with New York City law, alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the parks.