Ballard’s parade has been going since 1889 and is the third-largest Syttende Mai celebration in the world, just behind those in Oslo and Bergen.
The 2022 – 17th of May celebration in Ballard was a day to remember! The Puget Sound Chapter of the Volvo Sports America club was well represented with several members and their classic Volvos taking part in the parade.
Mike Deskins: “During the parade whenever we honked our European sounding horns to acknowledge the spectators waving scores of people would scream YAHHHH!. They love the interaction the old Volvos had with the crowds.”
Mike Deskins: “I even made a comment to one of the MC announcers along the final leg of the parade route on Ballard Ave. He asked the year of my 1800S and how many years of ownership. I added a comment that I like to call it MY SWEDISH FERRARI all which went over the loudspeakers to the crowd. It was the highlight of the parade for me.”
Mike Deskins: “Also the announcer asked about Peggy’s 1800S how long she has owned it she replied since new.”
Text/Photo by Dick Libby and Mike Deskins