A three-hour power outage along the Syttende Mai Parade route along Market Street and Ballard Avenue did not seem to dial down the electricity in the air during this year's parade of Norwegian pride and independence.

Grand Marshal Hanne Krogh, an award-winning Norwegian singer appeared with her family. "I have been to many Syttende Mai parades in towns all over Norway but have never seen anything like this," she said with a gracious grin.

According to an Oslo newspaper this was the coldest Independence Day in Norway in 50 years. In contrast Ballard was hot and sunny while giving a nod to its chillier homeland.

Two huskies, three hydroplanes, four horses, and a crowd of happy humans participated this year.