Up Helly Aa

Up Helly Aa Viking Festival Participants dressed as Vikings pose for a picture before participating in the annual Up Helly Aa festival in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Jan. 28, 2014. (Getty Images)
Members of the Viking Jarl Squad surround their leader or "Guizer Jarl" on a Viking galley ship during the annual Up Helly Aa Festival in the Shetland Islands. (Getty Images)
Participants dressed as Vikings process around their longboat during the annual Up Helly Aa festival in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. (Getty Images)
Members of the Viking Jarl Squad surround their leader or 'Guizer Jarl' on a Viking galley ship. (Getty Images)
A Up Helly Aa participant prepares for battle. (Getty Images)
Members of the Jarl viking squad are illuminated by burning torches. (Getty Images)
Members of the Viking Jarl Squad surround a burning viking galley ship. (Getty Images)
Young participants take part in a Viking procession. (Getty Images)
Participants dressed as Vikings prepare to participate in the annual Up Helly Aa festival in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Jan. 28, 2014.(Getty Images)
Multi-generational Vikings eat breakfast as they prepare to participate in the annual Up Helly Aa festival. (Getty Images)
(1/11)
Federal News Network Logo
Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.

Sign up