124th Deuce of August celebration attracts nearly 8,000 visitors
Her Excellency Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, Iceland’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, riding in the parade on Saturday before her keynote speech. Photo by Larry Stokke
The Annriki group sings the Icelandic National Anthem in preparation of their fashion show and heritage program. Photo by Hilary Nowatzki.
This group of ladies dressed in their Sunday best for the worship service at the historic Vikur Church. Photo by Larry Stokke.
The Snorri Group, of which Julia Swanson was a part of, ride their float in the parade surrounded by massive crowds. Photo by Larry Stokke.
Lee Cudmore of Park River riding his 1947 restored John Deere tractor in the parade on Saturday. Photo by Larry Stokke.
PreservIng Icelandic Roots
PreservIng Icelandic Roots
Icelanders dressed in traditional garb -handmade by the Annriki group pose for photos on Saturday. Photos by Larry Stokke.
It was a busy weekend over in Mountain last week as spectators from near and far traveled for what North Dakota’s Tourism Department has dubbed the “longest-running ethnic festival in the state.”
The 124th annual Deuce of August is a three day celebration of Icelandic culture and heritage, which is interwoven deeply into this area’s rich history. Many residents of the northeast borderland region ca…
