As the 25th Anniversary NYC Tartan Day Parade was about to kick off, NYC Mayor Eric Adams presented a proclamation to National Tartan Day New York Committee President Kyle Dawson declaring Saturday, April 15, 2023 in the City of New York as New York City Tartan Parade Day. Read the full proclamation below. Office of the Mayor City of New York Proclamation Whereas, New York rises on the foundation of generations of immigrants who crossed oceans seeking new freedoms and possibilities. I am...

Hello Friends, You're invited to join us for NYC Tartan Week's 25th Anniversary Post Parade Party! The most anticipated event of the year will be held on Saturday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m. at Sony Hall. Enjoy special performances by musical guests The Highland Divas, Whisky Kiss, and Gleadhraich with special guests, ceilidh dancing, toasts, and an open bar courtesy of Belhaven and Beam Suntory. Tickets are $65 for General Attendance, or $80 for Reserved Seating. Groups of over 20 people...

The Bay City Rollers, the Scottish pop-rock band known as the “tartan teen sensations from Edinburgh,” were a 1970s musical phenomenon. The band has sold more than 120 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. Continuing the tradition of frenzied fandom is the Bay City Rollers Fan Events club, returning to the NYC Tartan Day Parade this year on April 15. Founded in the 1990s after various Bay City Rollers fans discovered each other...

Who will be top tartan dog at this year’s NYC Tartan Day Parade? They say every dog has its day, but when it comes to Tartan Day, it’s a lucky pup that gets to dress up and march through Manhattan. This year, a favorite spectacle takes to the streets, as the Celtic canine brigade returns to the NYC Tartan Day Parade. The canine contingent is always a howling success. “Every year I look forward to seeing the dogs,” says Lucy Dunsmuir,...

The National Tartan Day New York Committee hosted an after-party for internationally acclaimed Scottish band Breabach on February 18 following a phenomenal concert at the Sheen Center in Manhattan. For the band’s first visit to New York City in more than a decade, many from NYC’s Scottish community came out to experience the band’s virtuosic musicianship in person. After the show, the band received a warm (if perhaps loud and crowded) welcome from fans old and new at Sláinte...

The kilt-loving public has speculated (or perhaps simply hoped) that two prominent father and son kiltmakers would one day reunite in a shared vision for the future of quality kiltmaking. Now the mantle is passing from one generation to the next — and the future of Geoffrey Tailor is secured. Howie Nicholsby, the owner and creative force of 21st Century Kilts, and business partner John Webster have purchased Geoffrey Tailor, the renowned kiltmaker and Highlandwear company founded by husband and...

Fourth-generation kiltmaker Howie Nicholsby says the time has come for kilts to be worn by all   “There’s always a bit of excitement” when a customer gets a finished kilt from designer Howie Nicholsby. It’s the moment when a long-dreamed-of investment piece, imbued with style and symbolism, comes to life. Nicholsby recently delivered kilts to a Swiss couple who were going to get married wearing them. “I met them in their hotel with their kilts, and they were like two wee...

You’ve registered to march, now it’s time to look the part! NYC Tartan Week is proud to introduce a brand new collaboration with Scotland Shop, offering a broad range of beautifully handcrafted textiles in the NYC Tartan Week tartan. Choose from accessories like scarves, ties, and buttons, or order a custom kilt, vest, or dress that is made to fit your exact measurements. Head to SUPPORT US page to browse the collection, 20% of all sales will go directly to...

The New York City Tartan Week Grand Marshal is an incredibly exciting component of the parade! The Grand Marshal really sets the stage for the week of events and makes each year just as riveting as the last. As we gear up for the announcement of this year’s Grand Marshal *cue frantic anticipation*, we’re taking a look back at some of our most memorable and marvelous GM’s. Keep reading to discover which stars have led us up 6th Avenue in...