Here they are — horned hats, bunads, and all — the plunderers who invaded Owl’s Head Park for Viking Fest on Saturday and the revelers who followed in their wake during Sunday’s Norwegian Day Parade.
Hands-on experience: Kids Sylvie Bald and Sienna Menou checked out the popular viking ship.
Photo by Georgine Benvenuto
Invasion from the north: Karl Spalin of New Rochelle came down to Owl’s Head Park to man the ship during Viking Fest at Owl’s Head Park on May 14.
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Dressing the part: Alex and Ava Schille pulled out all the stops for the Norwegian Day Parade on May 15.
Photo by Georgine Benvenuto
Showing pride: Bryce and Kristina Williams proudly waving a Norwegian Flag at the parade on Sunday.
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Ex-sceptre-tional outfit: A parader rocks a kilt, horned helmet, and sceptre.
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The folks behind the show: The Norwegian-American 17th of May Committee organizes the parade each year.
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In the spirit: Another young reveler dressed up to celebrate Norway’s independence day.
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Nice ride: Miss Norway of Greater New York, Lene Samuelsen, greets revelers with a wave and a smile.
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It’s an invasion: The Lief Erickson Viking Ship, Inc.’s longship is one of the biggest attractions at both Viking Fest and the Norwegian Day Parade.
Photo by Georgine Benvenuto
