New York's 12th Annual Tartan Day Parade - April 10th 2010 Grand Marshal will be Alex Fergusson, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament

March 5th 2009 - New York
The 12th Annual Tartan Day Parade, on Saturday April 10th, will be led by the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alex Fergusson. Thousands of marchers, bagpipers, dancers, clans, societies and dignitaries - with over a hundred little Scottie and Westie terriers - will be filling Sixth Avenue in a celebration of Scottish-Americans.

The parade begins at 2pm, and goes from 45th to 58th Street. "I am delighted that Alex Fergusson will be the Tartan Day Parade's 2010 Grand Marshal," commented Margaret Kennedy, President of the National Tartan Day New York Committee. "His support of the Parade has been greatly appreciated by everyone involved and we are so pleased that this year he will be leading us all up the Avenue." Tartan Week runs from April 3rd to 10th with the Parade concluding a week of 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. To learn more about the Parade and events taking place visit www.tartanweek.com

For further information please contact:
NYTD Media Committee: Tel. 212 605 0338 Email: asfevents@wwbcny.com
Camilla Hellman / Heather Quist

Previous Press Release: Tartan Week Events

About the National Tartan Day New York Committee, Inc. – (NTDNY)
The committee, formed in 2002, is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York. The Committee was founded by three New York Scottish American organizations: Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York est'd 1756, New York Caledonian Club est'd 1856, and American Scottish Foundation est'd 1956 and has grown to include members from Clan Campbell, The Tartan Army and representatives from NYPD pipe band.

The NTDNY is charged with maintaining and perpetuating the New York Tartan Day Parade and organizing the events that complement it. We acknowledge the efforts and collaboration of Pipefest who developed the New York Tartan Day Parade.