While the U.S. celebrates Sweden's National Day on a weekend close to June 6, Swedes celebrate the nation's National Day on June 6 itself, the date Gustav Vasa was elected king (in 1523) which laid the foundation of Sweden as an independent state.
Celebrations on Sweden's National Day may be low-key when compared with our July 4 in the U.S., but there are celebrations in many parts of Swedish America! Join any of the organizations listed here and check our online listing - www.nordstjernan.com/calendar or the nordicinamerica.com app - if you’re looking for a celebration closer to you.
California
San Pedro
3 Jun 2018
The Swedish Church & SWEA LA & OC Swedish National day celebration. Church service & food. 310.292.7079 /www.orangecounty.swea.org / www.svenskakyrkan.se/losangeles / losangeles@svenskakyrkan.se / losangeles@swea.org /
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Sveadal, San Jose
2,3 June 2018
Golden Gate Vasa Lodge celebrates Sweden Day all weekend, including the 3rd annual Akvavit Kryddat Brannvin World Championship. 408.272.1700 / www.vasagoldengate.com / www.sveadal.org
House of Sweden, San Diego
6 Jun 2018
House of Sweden’s Swedish National Day Celebration. 619.300.1738 / www.houseofsweden.us
Florida
Davie
2 Juni 2018
The Swedish Church’s National Day Celebration. Church service, Majstång, children’s games, Sommar buffet och tårta. 954.604.0605 / www.svenskakyrkan.se/florida / florida@svenskakyrkan.se
Georgia
Magnolia Hall, Piedmont Park, Atlanta
6 Jun 2018
Celebration of Sweden’s National Day. Swedish food, and drinks with SACC-Georgia, the Consulate of Sweden in Atlanta and SWEA. RSVP 770.670.2480 / www.sacc-georgia.org / atlanta@consulateofsweden.org / info@sacc-georgia.org / atlanta@swea.org
New York
New York - Svenska Kyrkan
6 Jun 2018
National Day Celebration. Summer concert, sill & potatoes, strawberry cake and coffee. The Swedish Church, 212.832.8443 / www.svenskakyrkan.se/newyork / newyork@svenskakyrkan.se
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6 Jun 2018
Sweden’s National Day at ASHM! Free museum admission, Swedish dessert, guided tours, all complimentary. 215.389.1776 / www.americanswedish.org / info@americanswedish.org
Texas
Houston
3 Jun 2018
Swedish National Day celebration. The Swedish Consulate, SWEA Houston, SACC-Houston & Svenska Clubben. 713.953.1417 / www.houston.swea.org / www.sacctx.com / houston@consulateofsweden.org
