Örnsköldsvik Gears Up for Grand Sweden National Day Celebrations 2025
Örnsköldsvik plans extensive celebrations for Sweden's National Day on June 6, 2025, featuring concerts, parades, and activities at local heritage farms.
Key Points
- • Örnsköldsvik's National Day celebrations start with a concert and parade.
- • Activities include children's games, speeches, and performances at local heritage farms.
- • The National Day Rally for vintage cars is set to be a highlight of the day.
- • Various local venues will host additional festivities and refreshments.
On June 6, 2025, Örnsköldsvik will come alive with a vibrant array of festivities to commemorate Sweden's National Day. The celebrations will kick off at noon with a national concert at Örnsköldsvik Church, featuring the Örnsköldsvik Motett Choir under the direction of Jonas Nyström. Following the concert, a parade will begin at 12:30 PM, inviting individuals and organizations to join as it travels through Storgatan to the main celebration hub at Stora torget, set to start at 1:00 PM and hosted by Robin Hörnkvist.
The day's events will also offer a variety of activities for children, including a bouncy castle and face painting, provided by MKC Husum. Moreover, local heritage farms will play a significant role in the festivities. At Arnäs Heritage Farm, festivities will start at 1:00 PM with a speech from Annette Bodin, while performances by the choir Gaudete will entertain attendees, alongside traditional dancing and refreshments. Anundsjö Heritage Farm will follow at 2:00 PM with a speech from Solveig Nordin Zunamo, the national anthem, and music from Anundsjö Blås, including a lottery and nature trail activities.
As part of the celebrations, visitors can also enjoy the 29th National Day Rally, organized by Norrlands Motorhistoriker Örnsköldsvik, showcasing a route for vintage cars, detailed in Tidningen 7. Events at Björna, Gideå, and Nätra Heritage Farms will also add to the rich commemorative atmosphere, making for a day to remember that reflects the deep cultural heritage of Sweden.