Finland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1977 with the song "Lapponia", composed by Aarno Raninen, with lyrics by Monica Aspelund, and performed by Aspelund herself. The Finnish participating broadcaster, Yleisradio (Yle), selected its entry through a national final.
Yleisradio (Yle) held the Finnish final on 22 February 1977 at its television studios in Helsinki. It was hosted by Tutteli Mensonen. The winner was chosen by regional juries.
On the night of the final Aspelund performed 16th in the running order following Italy and preceding Belgium. The Finnish entry was conducted by Ossi Runne. At the close of voting "Lapponia" had picked up 50 points, placing Finland 10th of the 18 entries.