ICELANDIC INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, Markerville, Alberta
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ICELANDIC INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
ÍSLENDINGAMÓT
When: June 15, 2024
Where: Markerville, Alberta
Who: Lief Eiriksson Icelandic Club of Calgary
In 1944, the Republic of Iceland gained Independence from Denmark and the Alberta Clubs
will celebrate on June 15. Jon Sigurdsson’s birthday was June 17 and that is the date chosen by Iceland to celebrate their independence.
Special events this year will also include the crowning of the Fjallkona, Kathleen Raines who resides near Airdrie but is from the Markerville Club.
The Ulfraendi Vikings, former Sons of Fenrir, will be back again to re-enact life as it was 1000 years ago, about the time that Iceland was being settled.
This event is rain or shine 12:30 pm Family program in the Park. If it rains go to Fensala Hall.
3:00 p.m. – PROGRAM: Crowning of the Fjallkona
FOLLOWING THE PROGRAM. – POT LUCK SUPPER:
Guests are asked to bring a meat, salad or dessert dish.
Roast turkey and ham will be provided by the Calgary and Edmonton Clubs.
Club website for more information: EVENTS (weebly.com)