The pot belly pig was back in the parade this year as it celebrated 25 years as a company.
And Herbie made an appearance down Mission Drive.
As well as the horse drawn carriage that takes people around the city daily for a small fee.
This year’s Danish Maid, Gabrielle Heron holds tradition as her mother, sister and cousin were all previous Danish maids and her gown was especially designed after her mother’s.
Vikings were in the house as always with their ship rolling down main street.
And this year’s grand marshal was one of the original founders of Solvang Petti Pfau.
There was even more to see in the Artisian Marketplace from 10-4.
Iron knitting to create beautiful jewelry.
The bracelets were sold here.
And handpainted fans and bookshelf were also sold at the maketplace.
And heading the parade celebrating, “How Sweet it is.”, the color guard carried both the California Flag and the Danish one down Mission Drive.
In the Viking Encampment visitors could see just how the Vikings lived.
As well as the food they ate.
Real Viking answered questions.
And children got to see the weapons that they used as well.
As previously reported, this year marks its 80th year and the little Danish town of Solvang, located just north of Santa Barbara, California is still coming together as a community to celebrate their annual Danish Days over the three day weekend on the third weekend in September from the 18th to the 20th.
The Healing Hearts Sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates animals so that they can live normal lives.
This little goat who has trouble moving his back legs was brought out for people to see and pet in the Hans Christian Anderson Park.
The color guard carried both the American and Danish flag in the Danish Days parade.
This year’s Danish Maid is Natalya Nielsen, of Nielson Market who grew up in the Solvang community and who’s family has been involved in Danish Days since 1911.
Bands including the Nordoff High School Marching Band marched in the parade that celebrates danish heritage in the town.
The culture of the Vikings alao play a key role in the Danish Days parade as this boat made its way down the street.
And the neighborhood actor Randel McGee as Hans Christian Anderson rode in his car for all to see.
Folk dancers entertained crowds both in the parade and in the villiage with Danish Dancing.
Motorcycles trailed behind wearing viking attire for all to see.
And lego was a proud sponsor this year as they celebrated generations of fun and allowed kids to put together lego projects.
The Carlsberg Pilsner band of veterans performed both in the parade and in the villiage.
The Old World Artisans was a place where different trades including jewelry and more could showcase what Solvang shops do best.
In addition wood work was on display as visitors could watch them at work.
This turtle was crafted out of a tree trunk on that very day.
There was live entertainment including Danish dancers, a youth band and a bit of rock and roll to conclude the evening.
Saturday’s festivities concluded with a music concert by a local band called Echoswitch on the Midgaard Pavilion Stage.
