Celebrate the solstice and rejoice in the longest day of the year. Decorate the maypole and learn traditional folk dances. Make midsummer wreaths, enjoy a parade, fiddle music, children’s games and Swedish delicacies.

Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Folk dancing with Barnklubben Elsa Rix and Swedish Folkdancers of New York.

Swedish Family Dance: 6:30-8 pm.

Swedish Midsummer Festival is co-sponsored by The Consulate General of Sweden, New York. For more information, please visit www.bpcparks.org or www.nycmidsummer.com

Note:
In accordance with New York City law, alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the parks.