Ancestry Named Official Heritage Sponsor of the 2026 NYC Tartan Day Parade
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Ancestry has joined us as the Official Heritage Sponsor of the 2026 NYC Tartan Day Parade.
On April 11, 2026, as thousands march up Sixth Avenue in celebration of Scottish heritage, Ancestry will stand with us in honoring the connections that bind us to our ancestors and to Scotland. This partnership feels like a natural fit. At the heart of Tartan Day is family, history, and identity. That is exactly the work Ancestry does every day.
For millions of people with Scottish roots, Ancestry has been the key to unlocking family stories, discovering clan connections, and tracing lineages back to the Highlands and Lowlands. Their commitment to helping people discover, preserve, and share their unique family stories aligns beautifully with our mission to celebrate Scottish-American heritage.
Every Family Makes a Mark
Scottish history is not just found in castles or battlefields. It lives in ship manifests, parish records, census documents, and the stories passed down at kitchen tables.
Every family makes a mark. Through historical records and innovative technology, Ancestry helps people discover how their ancestors helped shape history and how those records bring their stories to life. Whether your family came from Skye, Glasgow, the Borders, or the Outer Hebrides, there is a path waiting to be uncovered.
With access to vast record collections, users can explore immigration documents, military records, birth and marriage certificates, and more. It is about more than names and dates. It is about understanding your family's unique story
A Living Celebration of Heritage
The NYC Tartan Day Parade is more than a march up Sixth Avenue. It is a living celebration of heritage, family, and the enduring bonds between Scotland and America. Pipes and drums fill the air. Tartans from every clan ripple in the wind. Families gather to honor those who came before them.
With Ancestry as our Official Heritage Sponsor, we are able to make this celebration even more meaningful for everyone who joins us.
This partnership strengthens what Tartan Day has always been about: remembering where we came from while celebrating who we are today.
Start Discovering Your Story
If you have ever wondered about your Scottish roots, your clan connections, or the journey your ancestors took, now is the time to explore.
Access Ancestry’s record collections and bring your family history to life.
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Join us on April 11, 2026, as we celebrate heritage, history, and the bonds that connect us across generations.