LA County brought back the Salute to recreations the first three days in June this year.The three day event was held at the Northridge Aquatic Center beginning at 5 p.m on Friday until 10 p. m SundayAnd Valley Relics promoted its free tours offered every Saturday to the public.LADot was among the various booths set up with information for all.Being a hot day, bubbles made the difference.Of course the Hawaiian theme was a popular attire.Various bounce houses and carnival rides entertained the kids in the park.And one district even had wash off tattoos for all.The various districts offered free crafts for the kids.As part of the valley region, areas from as far north as Chatsworth to Granada Hills represented at the celebration.
The festival also contained various musical performances including an all girl sister act from Palmdale, Sledge Grits.
And in the Hawaiian village various themed acts attracted crowds over the weekend.
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.
