Dana Cup festive, traditional opening

Marching band, songs, celebration chants and flapping tabs is the cocktail that characterize the opening of the Dana Cup. This tradition will continue at the Dana Cup number 35, at the opening ceremony on Bredbånd Nord Arena, Monday the 25th of July.

When the parade starts at the HALLEN Park Vendia there are two marching bands to kick it all off, the Brovst and Juelsminde Girls Marching Band. The two marching bands keep the parade in order along the route from HALLEN Park Vendia to Idræts Alle, Norgesvej, Blåsigvej, Sct. Olai Plads, Springvandspladsen, Østergade, Langelandsgade, Skolevangen ending at the Bredbånd Nord Arena.

Representatives from the 49 participating nations make the opening night one of the most festive in through the center of Hjørring. At the Bredbånd Nord Arena the party continues. There is entertainment with Kat Stephie and dancers, DFFC Freestyle Football demonstrate their ball skills which are out of the ordinary and then the actual opening is done by the Mayor of Hjørring – Arne Boelt.

The premier entertainment of the evening, will be delivered by the Danish Artist Wafande. He will set the mood among the participants and the locals who are at the stadium. There is a tradition that the city livens up during the Dana Cup week.