Programme for 17 may 2024
Norwegian Church, 1 St Olav’s Square
Free attendance
11.00 Church Service
12.15 Coffee, waffles and refreshments
12.30 Wreath laying at the King Haakon Statue, music by Regent Brass
12.45 Departure for Southwark Park
Church is open until 16:00
Southwark Park by the Band Stand
Admission Adult 17+ years: £7
Admission Student 17+ years: £5
Admission Child 6-16 years: £3
Admission Child 0-5 years: Free
11:00 Park and event open
12:00 Music and entertainment: Fugitive Orchestra
12:30 Music and entertainment: Monica MacLeod
13:00 Official welcome by Kåre Sivertsen, 17. mai London Committee
13:05 National Anthem «Ja vi elsker», Regent Brass and Olavskoret
13:15 17. mai procession around Southwark Park, start and finish by the Band Stand
14:00 Music «Norge i rødt, hvitt og blått», Regent Brass and Olavskoret
14:05 Main speech by Tore Hattrem, Ambassador of Norway to the United Kingdom
14:15 Music, entertainment and speeches by The Norwegian School in London
14:30 Traditional 17. mai-games
14:30 Music and entertainment: Aron
15:00 Soccer Aid. 17 minutes of 5-aside football for UNICEF
15:00 Music and entertainment: Tim Voilhat
17:00 Event closes
Den Norske Klub, Evening Event
4 St James Square, London SW1Y 4JU