NYC Tartan Week & Tartan Day Parade
The annual NYC Tartan Day Parade brings together thousands of people from across NYC, the United States, and Scotland by providing meaningful connections through the celebration of Scottish heritage and culture. The Parade plays an integral role in marking National Tartan Day (April 6), a day declared by the U.S. Senate in 1998 to officially recognize the “outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish Americans to the United States.”
Now in its 24th year the NYC Tartan Day Parade, which is free to all those who participate and represents the highlight of a week long series of Scottish-themed festivities designated as “NYC Tartan Week,” includes over 3,000 bagpipers, Highland dancers, clan organizations, Scottish dog breeds, and more, proudly marching up Sixth Avenue amongst tens of thousands of spectators in person and online.
Avengers Actress Karen Gillan Named Grand Marshal of New York City Tartan Day Parade 2022
Karen Gillian is internationally known for her film, television and stage acting in productions such as Doctor Who, Outcast, Jumanji, Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers.
Gillan was born and raised in Inverness, Scotland.
CLAN BUCHANAN:
11am – Pre-Parade meet up and lunch at the Perfect Pint, 123 W. 45th Street
2pm – Step off from 6th Ave and 45th Street, Manhattan.