"BAY RIDGE - FASTELAVN, THE DANISH VERSION OF MARDI GRAS, comes to Bay Ridge on Saturday, Feb. 7. The Scandinavian East Coast Museum sponsors this annual event, held in advance of the penitential season of Lent, which is observed in many Lutheran countries, including in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Lent begins early this year, on Feb. 18, which will be Ash Wednesday. Bay Ridge carries a rich Scandinavian history dating back to the immigration waves of the mid-19th century and again post-World War II."
"The Scandinavian East Coast Museum has for several years sponsored Fastelavn, which is celebrated with the decoration of spring branches, the enjoyment of special cream buns and of course costumes. The $75 admission ($45 for children age 14 and under) to this significant cultural event includes a four-course meal and games. Swedish-American Bay Ridge resident and second-generation accordion player Ellen Lindstrom, who tours New York, the tri-state and the mid-Atlantic region, will present Scandinavian music."
Fastelavn, the Danish version of Mardi Gras, will be held in Bay Ridge on Saturday, Feb. 7 and is sponsored by the Scandinavian East Coast Museum. The celebration occurs ahead of Lent, which begins on Feb. 18 this year. Bay Ridge has deep Scandinavian roots from mid-19th century and post-World War II immigration. The event features decorated spring branches, special cream buns, costumes, games and a four-course meal. Admission is $75, $45 for children 14 and under. Ellen Lindstrom will perform Scandinavian music and Vesuvio's Restaurant on Third Ave will host the event with reservations by phone.
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