As Solvang prepares to celebrate its 88th annual Danish Days festival this September, a familiar face is representing the cherished role of Danish Maid.

Addie Madrid continues a family legacy that spans four generations.

The 17-year-old senior at Santa Ynez Valley High School will preside over the annual celebration taking place September 19-21 in downtown Solvang.

The announcement marks a special moment for Madrid, who follows in the footsteps of her grandmother, Glenda Jaeger Madrid (1971 Danish Maid); her mother, Ashlee Madrid (1999); and her sister, Aleena Madrid (2022).

“To now step into my family members’ Danish Maid shoes and represent the same tradition that has shaped our family and this valley is a dream come true,” Madrid said. “It connects me not only to my heritage but to

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