Today, May 17 is Norwegian Independence Day (aka Syttende Mai), which marks the signing of the Norwegian Constitution at Eidsvoll in 1814. Seattle usually likes to celebrate with a big parade in Ballard, but this year businesses are opting for a mix of virtual and small-capacity events instead.

In addition to heading to Bergen Place Like List  to admire its mural of Noway's King Harald and Queen Sonja, reserve tickets to the National Nordic Museum Like List (open till 5) to shop museum-store specials and take photos in front of their Model T, which will be decked out in Norwegian bunting.

Today also brings Nordic treats Past Event Like List  like Pølse med Lompe (a Norwegian hot dog) and a dessert and coffee walk/drive-through Past Event Like List  to the Leif Erikson parking lot, as well as a socially distanced procession Past Event Like List  from Scandinavian Specialities to Skål Beer Hall, where you'll find Past Event Like List traditional live music, "flowing aquavit snaps," Norwegian-inspired beers, featured cocktails, and raffle prizes until 10 pm.

The adorable Scandinavian bakery Byen Bakeri Like List is also baking up a special Norwegian version of traditional Swedish princess cake, as well as kransekage (chewy flourless almond cookies) and cute Viking cookies. They're open until 5—you may want to call ahead to make sure treats are still available.