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Last but not least in our Viking Series is Up Helly Aa – Lerwick.

Kyle Dawson - October 8, 2019

In 6 months these 3 Jarl Squads will unite and parade up 6th Avenue in Manhattan. We can’t wait! Thank you so much to...

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Next up in our Viking series is Up Helly Aa – Bressay!

Kyle Dawson - October 3, 2019

The tradition of Up Helly Aa has been alive in Bressay since the early 1930s, although the festival hasn’t run annually since then. The first...

First up in our Viking Spotlight is Up Helly Aa – Delting!

In the News Kyle Dawson - October 3, 2019

Originally founded in 1970 and run as a school, the group was organised by teachers and parents of the district. Children would perform comedy...

THE VIKINGS ARE COMING!

In the News Kyle Dawson - September 24, 2019

It’s official, Vikings will be taking to the streets of Manhattan in 2020! We’re proud to announce the Jarl Squad are taking part in...

New Hampshire Highland Games

In the News Kyle Dawson - September 19, 2019

New Hampshire Highland Games is this weekend, will you be there? New Hampshire Highland Games are a proud sponsor of our Post Parade Party...

CONGRATULATIONS Clan Colquhoun!

In the News Kyle Dawson - September 12, 2019

We would like to give our heart felt congratulations to Clan Colquhoun for being the 2019 Most Represented Clan! they were able to muster...

A Welcome Letter from Mayor Bill de Blasio

In the News Kyle Dawson - March 23, 2019

Congratulations from the Mayor on National Tartan Day! The National Tartan Day New York Committee wishes everyone a happy Tartan Day, celebrating the contributions that...

Sir Billy Connolly Announced as NYC Tartan Day Parade Grand Marshal

In the News Kyle Dawson - February 21, 2019

We’re thrilled to reveal globally-renowned comedian, artist, musician, presenter, actor and artist, Sir Billy Connolly, as the Grand Marshal of the New York City...

Last but not least in our Viking Series is Up Helly Aa – Lerwick.

Kyle Dawson - October 8, 2019

In 6 months these 3 Jarl Squads will unite and parade up 6th Avenue in Manhattan. We can’t wait! Thank you so much to Dwayne Davies for providing us with the fascinating history and...

Next up in our Viking series is Up Helly Aa – Bressay!

Kyle Dawson - October 3, 2019

The tradition of Up Helly Aa has been alive in Bressay since the early 1930s, although the festival hasn’t run annually since then. The first festival was held in 1930. Only a few details are...

First up in our Viking Spotlight is Up Helly Aa – Delting!

Kyle Dawson - October 3, 2019

Originally founded in 1970 and run as a school, the group was organised by teachers and parents of the district. Children would perform comedy acts to audiences in the school and local public hall...

THE VIKINGS ARE COMING!

Kyle Dawson - September 24, 2019

It’s official, Vikings will be taking to the streets of Manhattan in 2020! We’re proud to announce the Jarl Squad are taking part in the Official NYC Tartan Week Tartan Day Parade! Two weeks...

New Hampshire Highland Games

Kyle Dawson - September 19, 2019

New Hampshire Highland Games is this weekend, will you be there? New Hampshire Highland Games are a proud sponsor of our Post Parade Party and we are very delighted to have been working with...

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

The National Tartan Day New York Committee would like to recognize our 2019 Sponsors whose support enabled the New York Tartan Day Parade to happen.

GOLD SPONSORS

Belhaven Brewery– Official Beer of New York Tartan Day Parade Events
Scottish Government
Carnegie Hall

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS

VisitScotland
NH Scot
Tunnocks
Diageo
The Tailor Public house (Official Pub of NYC Tartan Week Events)

SPONSORS

The Algonquin Hotel
General Society of Mechanics and Tradesman of the City of New York
Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Mountbatten Institute

Kyle Dawson

President, National Tartan Day New York Committee

Letter from the President

Welcome to the official website of the New York City Tartan Day Parade!

Are you a Piper, Drummer, or Highland Dancer

Do you not have a group to march with in the Parade? Give us a shout! We can help! Registration is open for the 2020 NYC Tartan Day Parade, make sure you get registered early! Come join us to march up Sixth Avenue in New York City, to the swirl of kilts, the skirl of bagpipes and the cheers of tens of thousands of spectators. We admit to bias when we say it’s the most fun Parade in New York City! Join pipe bands from across the globe, dancers, clans, dogs, politicians, Scottish cultural organizations, plus of COURSE the Loch Ness Monster, in a joyous New York City celebration of Scottish pride.

I’m always up for a pint, i’ve met so many of you and have had a great time with everyone visiting outside of NYC Tartan Week, the invitation is still out there, if you are in NYC, give me a shout! I’d love to grab a pint with you.

Kyle Dawson

President, National Tartan Day New York Committee
president@nyctartanweek.org