Valborg | April 30 | 5-8PM

Chicago Waldorf School | 5200 N Ashland

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Valborg is a Swedish tradition that marks the arrival of spring and is often seen as an opportunity to bid farewell to the winter months. One of the central elements of Valborg celebrations in Sweden is the lighting of large bonfires. These bonfires are typically lit in public spaces, such as parks or community squares, and people gather around them to socialize, sing songs, and enjoy the warmth of the fire. In addition to bonfires, other common activities during Valborg include singing traditional songs, particularly ones associated with spring and nature.

We invite the community to come gather around the fire for our third Valborg in Andersonville! In addition to the festivities and in celebration of Earth Month, we will have eco-friendly and sustainability resources available. Thank you to Nicholas Holman for providing the art work for Valborg. 

 Help us find Anders throughout the month of April!
Valborg artwork provided by Nicholas Holman

Performances by:
The Chicago Swedish Mixed Choir at 7PM
Fire Dancing by Perkulator at 7:30PM

2026 Participants

Aim & Ignite
Andersonville Sustainable Community Alliance (ASCA)
Aville Grows
Cafe Tola
Chicago Waldorf School
Everyone's Type Poetry
The Floriography Fellows
Organizing for Plastics Alternatives (OPA)
The Storm's Eye
Valineage
Vivant Gardening Services
WasteNot Compost
Windy City Shaved Ice
Yarniesbymikey