Actually, it's the 16th annual Midsummer Festival held in Duluth's friendly West End at Lincoln Park -- June 20, 1926.

The Duluth News Tribune estimated 15,000 Swedes would be on hand for the celebration, sponsored by the Duluth Swedish-American League.

The park has been gayly decorated by members of the league with American and Swedish flags and colored lights. A new bandstand has been erected, while refreshment stands have been placed throughout the park. ... 

The afternoon program will commence at 3 p.m. with a selection by the Zenith City Band and the singing of 'The Star Spangled Banner.' Gust Hedman, chairman of the program committee, will give the address of welcome, followed by G. A. Anderson, president of the Swedish American League, who will give a short talk. A group of Swedish and American songs will then be given by the Duluth Glee Club, after which Mayor S. F. Snively will speak.

Judge C. E. Magney will also appear on the program as will O. J. Larson, former congressman. Selections by the Duluth Police Chorus will close the program.

The evening program is scheduled to start at 7 p.m., following a concert by the band. The Rev. Eric Anderson, pastor of the First Swedish Baptist Church, will deliver an address on "Midsummer's Day, 1520." Entertainment will be furnished by the Orpheus Singing Society, pupils from Stoughton's Dancing School and the Zenith City Band. Conrad Wicklund will present a silver loving cup to Mrs. O. W. Olson who will receive it in behalf of Sophia Lodge, Vasa Order, who won the trophy by winning the attendance contest conducted by the league.