Þjóðhátíðardagurinn (Icelandic Independence Day) - June 22nd
Hæ hó og jibbí jey og jibbí jey, það er kominn 17 júní! -ish
When: Sunday, June 22nd
Time: 11 AM - 3 PM (Join anytime within this window)
Location: Prospect Park, Wheat Ridge
Directions: Pull into the park from W 44th Avenue and continue on until you find the parking lot next to the playground, basketball court, and the gazebo
Icelandic Independence day is June 17th, but since it falls on a Tuesday, and is not recognized as a holiday in America (yet), we will celebrate it together on Sunday June 22nd.
Come join us for family fun where we will grill up some hot dogs, burgers and enjoy each other company. Prospect park is a family friendly location offering a playground, and a basketball court next to the covered Gazebo for those wanting to get some shade from the sun. Parking is right next to the park.
The cost to rent the park is $230, we are asking for donations to cover the cost* Scan the QR code for Venmo or search @Lauren-C-Daggett.
To use the QR code, open up your camera, and point the camera at the code. A little link will pop up on your screen, click it and it will go to your venmo app. If you don't have Venmo, you can download it in your app store.
This is a potluck event, if you are able, please sign up for bringing something for the event.
*If you are unable to donate, or bring something to the potluck, please still show up. We understand that we are all at different stages in life, and some are able to contribute more than others. We've all been there. We much rather see your pretty face than not!
Save the date
Save the date for these upcoming events. Once we have the event location secured, and the agenda down, we will send out an email to members, and open up for registrations. If you aren't a member yet, please consider joining us. It's free to join. If you have an event you would like to host, or propose, feel free to email us to members@icelandersincolorado.com
PulsuPartý (Hot dog party) - October
Our Icelandic Consul Inga Mæja hosts a hot dog party for Icelanders in Colorado every year. As soon as the date has been determined, we will send out an email to our members.
Litlu Jólin (Little Christmas) - December
We hosted our first annual Litlu Jólin in 2024, and we intend to keep up the tradition this year. As soon as the time and location has been determined, we will send out an email to our members.
*Donations
Please consider donating to the association. All funds will go towards events. To donate, scan the QR code, or search in your Venmo app for @Lauren-C-Daggett
To use the QR code, open up your camera, and point the camera at the code. A little link will pop up on your screen, click it and it will go to your venmo app. If you don't have Venmo, you can download it in your app store.
We ask for donations to cover the cost of the events. Any money left over will be put into the next event, ending with our grand slam of the year, Littlu Jólin. If you are unable to donate, please still join us, participation is not dependent on if you are able to donate or not. We ask that you donate whatever amount you are able to whether it is $5 or $50. The board members of the association donate their time and resources and will never accept any compensation for this role. We are all in an agreement that it takes a village to keep up the Icelandic community here in Colorado.