May 17, 2016
Norway National Day 2016
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Today is Norway's national day or Constitution Day. On this day, children all over the country will participate in local parades that visit memorials, retirement homes, and civil centers. The largest parade is in Oslo, Norway's capital, with over 100 schools and their marching bands participating. The procession will pass the royal palace where the royal family will greet people from the main balcony. Today's Doodle gets in on the festivities with a depiction of the Eidsvoll — the historic building where the Norwegian Constitution was written.
Happy syttende mai, Norway!
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