The annual Tartan Week festivities celebrate Scottish heritage and culture. Events during this special week, runing April 1-7, include music performances, a kickoff party, a supper club, yoga, kilt fittings and talks with experts.
Festivities this week lead up to the Tartan Day Parade, which is held on Saturday, April 6 from 2-4pm on Sixth Avenue between 44th and 55th St. This year's parade will be led by Scottish actor of Mission: Impossible fame, Dougray Scott. The NYC Tartan Day Parade is the largest annual Scottish gathering in NYC. See 3,000 bagpipers, Highland dancers, clans, and Scottish dogs march up Sixth Avenue in this free celebration.