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National Tartan Day

The St Andrew's Cross, the flag of Scotland. © Whatsonwhen

when:10 Apr 2010 (annual)
where:6th Ave
cost:Free to watch
time:2pm

In honour of National Tartan Day, 10,000 pipers and drummers of all ages and abilities assemble on New York's 6th Avenue to form the largest pipe band in the world. Ear plugs might be in order.

National Tartan Day sees numerous groups and societies throughout Canada and America celebrate their Scottish roots, based on the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath (1320). The Scottish Declaration of Independence has special resonance for Americans, as this groundbreaking document was the inspiration behind America's own Declaration.

Pipers from over 26 countries join together on New York's 6th Avenue on National Tartan Day to play renditions of such Highland classics as Green Hills of Tyrol, Battle's O'er Lochanside, Farewell to the Creeks, Cock of the North and Scotland the Brave.

Related Information

Website: New York Tartan Week Website

Contact Details
Name:Information
Email:info@tartanweek.com
Fax:+1 212 223 0748
Phone:+1 212 980 0844
Address:National Tartan Day New York Committee, Inc.150 East 55th Street,New YorkNY 10022
Venue Information:6th Ave
Full Name:
Address:from Spring St to 22nd St 10014
Directions:By Train: take the C or E train to Spring St.
Contact Details
Name:Information
Email:info@tartanweek.com
Fax:+1 212 223 0748
Phone:+1 212 980 0844
Address:National Tartan Day New York Committee, Inc.150 East 55th Street,New YorkNY 10022
Name:NYC & Company
Location:New York City
Address:810 7th Avenue, 3rd Floor,New York NY 10019
Phone:+1 212 484 1200
Name:NYC and Company (London Marketing Office )
Location:New York City
Address:Hills Balfour, Notcutt House, 36 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 9EU
Email:nycvb@bluemarketing.co.uk
Phone:+44 (0) 207 202 6367
Fax:+44 (0) 207 928 0722
Name:New York State Division of Tourism
Location:New York
Address:P.O. Box 2603 Albany, NY 12220-0603
Phone:+1 518 474 4116
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