June 17 - Front page

June 17th

National Day, June 17, will have varied events. There’s a parade from Hallgrímskirkja, concerts, street theater, dance parties, a circus, playground equipment, food trucks, and vintage car exhibitions at Hljómskálagarður and Klambratún and more.

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June 17 morning ceremony

The ceremony organized by Alþingi and the Prime Minister's Office starts at Austurvöllur at 11:10am, where Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir will deliver a speech.

People and a giant dragon in the parade on June 17th.

Parade from Hallgrímskirkja

The National Day parade will start at 1pm from Hallgrímskirkja, going down Skólavörðustígur to the festival area in Hljómskálagarður. Iceland's guardian spirits join the parade as a brass band plays along.

National Day festivities in Hljómskálagarður

From 1:30-5pm, Hljómskálagarður has concerts and family entertainment, including a nature obstacle course, playground equipment, a bouncy castle, circus performers, art groups, Götuleikhúsið, Húllastelpan, Hringleikur, trolls, and food trucks.

June 17th at Klambratún

At Klambratún, there will be a light and fun atmosphere for the whole family starting at 1pm. Bouncy castles, food trucks, DJ Fusion Groove, Dance by Brynja Péturs, and HEMA fencing.