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The countdown is on to the 17th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade on
Saturday April 11th, at 2pm, on Sixth Avenue from 44th to 55th Streets.
To the cheers of the crowds, and waving of Saltires, Graham McTavish will lead the Parade as the 2015 New York Tartan Day Parade Grand Marshal, alongside Rt. Hon. Tricia Marwick, MSP, Presiding Officer of the
Scottish Parliament.
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| | The 17th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade will take place on Saturday April 11th, 2015 |
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| | Graham McTavis, celebrated Scottish actor and star of Starz Original Series "Outlander" - Grand Marshall of the 17th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade |
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| | The Rt Hon, Tricia Marwick, MSP, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament has been appointed Honorary Grand Marshal of the upcoming New York Tartan Day Parade |
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"It is a singular honor to follow in the footsteps of previous Grand Marshals. I hope I can live up to the illustrious tradition established by my predecessors and bring pride to my family, clan and nation," Graham McTavish responded when accepting the role.
The Presiding Officer said: "Having taken part in previous Tartan Day parades and experiencd at first-hand the color, enthusiasm and buzz of the marchers and spectators, I am pleased and excited to represent the Scottish Parliament at the head of the Tartan Day Parade. New York's Tartan Week celebrations highlight the unique relationship between Scotland and North America".
The Tartan Day Parade is the highlight of celebrations which run from
April 4th - 12th, as
New York celebrates its Scottish-American heritage and the Scotland of today. A
diverse range of events, from the Scotland Run to photo exhibits, lunch-time concerts, business seminars, a Pre-Parade Ceilidh and more, is planned - leading to the Tartan Day Parade.
This year, Scotland is celebrating the Year of Food and Drink and the New York Tartan Day Parade celebrates the week with
Belhaven as t
he "Official Beer of the New York Tartan Day Parade Events."
Bands and Clans from Scotland, throughout the United States and Canada are joining the Parade. From Scotland, the Oban High School Pipe Band will be marching for the first time, as will the Lanark & District Pipe Band. Clan members from throughout the United States, Scotland and Canada have registered to march and to cheer the parade along.
The National Tartan Day New York Parade Committee, comprising the St Andrews Society of the State of New York, the New York Caledonia Club, American-Scottish Foundation and Clan Campbell, a 501C3 registered charity, who oversee the Parade and leading events.
The New York Tartan Day Parade began 17 years ago with a handful of people walking down a sidewalk, and has now grown to be the culminating celebration of over ten days of events that will take place throughout New York.
"I remember well the first Tartan Day Parade along the sidewalks of Third Avenue. I am proud this year, on our 17th Anniversary of the Parade, to see us grow from strength to strength - a day for all to celebrate their Scottish American heritage ... we hope you will join us on the Avenue," said Alan Bain, President of the National Tartan Day New York Committee, the Parade organizers.
For further information regarding the New York Tartan Day Parade Events Calendar
For further information regarding the New York Tartan Day Parade: Contact Camilla Hellman or Heather Quist t. 212 605 0338 NYTD @nyctartanweek ASF @asfevents #NYTartanWeek #TartanDay #ScotWeek
For further information regarding Graham McTavish & Outlander Starz Contact Alana McGaughey GRAHAM - @grahammctavish STARZ - @Outlander_Starz #outlander
For further information regarding Rt Hon Tricia Marwick, MSP Contact Myer Cohen
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