For immediate Release – March 17th 2010
Countdown to Tartan Week....
New York Celebrates Scottish-American Heritage
April 2 to 10, a full week of events, topped off with a parade
The National Tartan Day New York Committee invites all New Yorkers to join in celebrating the 12th Annual Tartan Week, from April 2nd to 10th.
On April 2nd, on Ellis Island, three days of festivities and pageantry will be held with live music and dance performances. A new exhibition also opens entitled, “Scotland’s Gifts” reflecting Scottish immigrant history and the vast contributions of the Scottish people to America.
On April 3rd, the 10k Scotland Run takes place in Central Park. Over 7,000 people completed the run last year.
On April 3rd, the 10k Scotland Run takes place in Central Park. Over 7,000 people completed the run last year.
Monday April 5th, Tartan Week continues down in Lower Manhattan with an evening of Scottish music from Stone Street to the East River.
The evening begins at 6pm with a concert in the British Garden at Hanover Square featuring New York-based McTalla Mor, Edinburgh’s A Whisky Kiss “unplugged”, and
Laura McGhee, rock violinist from Glasgow, together with the New York Scottish Pipes & Drums. The music continues along the cobbled way of Stone Street, with performances at Ullysees and Becketts.
There are diverse events throughout the week, ranging from the Dressed to Kilt fashion extravaganza to Whisky Live, from the Adam Smith Business Forum, to the Harry Benson photo exhibit, to the Pre-Parade Ceilidh, topped off by the Parade - there are events for all.
On Saturday April 10th, the day begins at 10am with the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan, a Scottish-American non-denominational church service which includes the blessing of tartan flags.
The thrilling sound of bagpipes brings the 12th Annual Tartan Day Parade to the Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue) at 2pm. Alex Fergusson, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, is this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade goes from 45th Street to 55th Street.
Thousands of pipers, drummers, and members of Scottish clans and societies, are joined by the biggest pack of wee Scotties and Westies in any parade. New York will be awash in tartan and kilts as Scottish Americans celebrate their heritage and friendship.
To learn more about all the events or how you too can join in, www.tartanweek.com
For further information please contact NYTD Media Committee:
Tel. 212 605 0338 Email : asfevents@wwbcny.com
Camilla Hellman HeatherQuist
Events during Tartan Week include:
On April 2nd - 4th, On Ellis Island, there will be three days of events and pageantry representing Scottish immigrant history. www.tartandayonellisisland.com
On Saturday April 3rd Tartan Week will begin with Scotland Run, a 10k event through Central Park at 10am. www.nyrr.org
On Saturday April 3rd Tartan Week will begin with Scotland Run, a 10k event through Central Park at 10am. www.nyrr.org
On Monday April 5th, Lower Manhattan will fill with the sound of Scottish music
6pm Concert - British Garden at Hanover Square with McTalla Mor, Laura McGhee,
A Whisky Kiss “unplugged” and the New York Scottish Pipes & Drums.
7pm - Music continues along Stone Street’s with performances at Ullysees and Becketts.
Later that evening, fashion takes center stage with Dressed to Kilt, a gala evening of celebrities and models showing tartan-inspired fashion. www.dressedtokilt.com
On Tuesday, April 6th, the American-Scottish Foundation®, in association with the Scottish Government and the Financial Times, hosts the Adam Smith Business Forum on the timely topic of morality in economics. www.americanscottishfoundation.org
On Wednesday, April 7th, one of Scotland’s leading exports will be highlighted at the Chelsea Piers, when Whisky Live presents an evening of great whisky, fine food and entertainment. www.whiskylive.com
On Thursday, April 8th, the St. Andrews Society hosts a reception and private viewing of an exhibit of Harry Benson’s photographic work. www.standrewsny.org
On Friday, April 9th, the New York Caledonian Club hosts their annual Pre-Parade Ceilidh (pronounced KAY-lee), a Scottish dance party. www.nycaledonian.org
On Saturday April 10th, Parade Day begins at 10am with the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan, followed by the Parade up Sixth Avenue at 2pm. www.tartanweek.com
After enjoying the Parade, head to Stout, 133 West 23rd Street where Enter The Haggis and Barleyjuice will rock the stages. Tickets available at 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.
High Res Press Images: New York Tartan Day Parade - click to use
Please credit: © Colin Dickson
