5 April 2008
In honour of National Tartan Day, 10,000 pipers and drummers of all ages and abilities assemble on New York's 6th Avenue to form the largest pipe band in the world. Ear plugs might be in order.
National Tartan Day is the day that numerous groups and societies throughout Canada and America celebrate their Scottish roots, based on the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath (1320). The Scottish Declaration of Independence has special resonance for Americans, as this groundbreaking document was the inspiration behind America's own Declaration.
It's an interesting fact that almost half of the signatories were actually of Scottish descent and this enthusiastically celebrated event is a way of both acknowledging and strengthening the ties between the two countries.
Pipers from more than 26 countries join together to play rousing renditions of such Highland classics as Green Hills of Tyrol, Battle's O'er Lochanside, Farewell to the Creeks, Cock of the North and Scotland the Brave.
Past Parade Grand Marshals
1998 - Cliff Robertson - Actor
2002 - Sir Sean Connery - Actor
2005 - Randall Wallace - Author
2006 - Brigadier Melville Stewart Jameson - Director of The International Edinburgh Military Tattoo
2007 - George Reid, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament
The ethereal Tribute in Light memorial was designed to help lessen the aching loss felt across the country since 9/11. It is a profound symbol of strength, hope and resiliency.
The New Yankee Stadium
New Yankee Stadium is the working title for a new stadium for the New York Yankees, currently under construction. It will open in 2009, replacing the third-oldest stadium in the Major Leagues.
The Bronx
In popular culture 'The Bronx' has often symbolized violence, decay, and urban ruin. In fact, there are guidebooks that say you must never go to the Bronx! Sheer ignorance, that is all we have to say! Interactive Bronx map
5 April 2008
Interactive Bronx map
