New York Tartan Week April 3 to 10th
Peachy Deegan may not be Scottish, but she golfs and wears kilts so doesn't that count as honorary Scottish? The Scottish are taking Manhattan soon! The National Tartan Day New York Committee invites all New Yorkers to join in celebrating the 12th Annual Tartan Week, from April 3rd to 10th, with a full range of Scottish-themed activities and events that will cover the city. From a 10k run in Central Park, to the sound of bagpipes and Scottish music in Lower Manhattan; from the celebration of fashion innovation to the discussion of business opportunities; there are events for all during the week. On Saturday April 10th, the thrilling sounds of pipe bands bring the 12th Annual Tartan Day Parade to the Avenue of the Americas. The parade begins at 2pm, and goes from 45th to 58th Street. Over 2,000 pipers, drummers, enthusiasts, and members from Scottish clans and societies near and far are joined by the biggest pack of wee Scotties and Westies in any parade, bringing New Yorkers together in celebrating Scottish-American heritage and friendship. To learn more about all the events or how you too can join in, visitwww.tartanweek.com Events During Tartan Week include : Tartan Week will begin with the annual Scotland Run, a 10k event through Central Park at 10am on Saturday April 3rd, which last year saw over 7,600 people complete the race. www.nyrr.org On Monday April 5, Lower Manhattan will fill with the sound of bagpipes, from Stone Street to Water Street, as Scotland's contribution to the US is celebrated. Stone Street's cobbled walkways will once again rock with a range of Scottish and Scottish-American music, following music in the surrounding parks. (Details to be announced) Later that evening, fashion takes center stage with Dressed to Kilt, a gala evening of celebrities and models showing tartan-inspired fashion with a definite twist. www.dressedtokilt.com On Tuesday, April 6, the American-Scottish Foundation® will host, in association with the Scottish Government and the Financial Times, the Adam Smith Business Forum. The discussion will be on the very timely topic of moral leadership and "the economic imperative." www. Wednesday, April 7, will see one of Scotland's leading exports highlighted at the Chelsea Piers, when Whisky Live presents an evening of great whisky, fine food and entertainment. www.whiskylive.com The New York Caledonian Club, on Friday evening, April 9, hosts their annual Pre-Parade Ceilidh (pronounced KAY-lee), a true down-home Scottish dance party.www.nycaledonian.org Having watched and joined in the fun of the Parade on April 10th, Stout , 133 West 23rd Street will feature the best in live Scottish music. Starting at 4.30pm and running to the late hours with live entertainment.www.tartanweek.com |
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