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Swedish Midsummer Festival

  • Rockefeller Park 75 Battery Place New York, NY, 10280 United States (map)

Enjoy this annual celebration of the summer solstice at the Swedish Midsummer Festival.

Join in lively dance around the Midsummer pole. Make floral wreaths, enjoy a parade, children’s games, and Swedish delicacies.


Grand Entrance: Located at the corner of Chambers Street & River Terrace, a red carpet type moment with Swedish flare. Welcoming serenade from musicians 

Floral Crowns: Make traditional flower headers with flowers provided at the festival, and demonstrations by SWEA.
While supplies last

Games & Activities: Festival goers are invited to play games and take part in various activities brought to you by FIFA, the  Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Bon Bon NYC and many more located throughout the park.

Grand Procession: Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis.

Market & Food Court: Visit booths from Swedish artisans and festival sponsors. Traditional Swedish food, candy, and beverages are available for purchase. 

Dancing: Join in lively dance around the Midsummer pole. Dances led by Ross Sutter, a Scandinavian folklorist.  The festival ends with an epic party DJ set brought to you by SAS

Presented by the Consulate General of Sweden, New York and Battery Park City Authority

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