Tartan Day celebrates Scottish heritage with a parade in New York City on typically cold, windy spring days—probably just to be in keeping with similar weather in Scotland. The kilts and accompanying regalia are particularly colorful. For that reason, these photos are displayed in color. The wailing sound of a pipe band causes the throat to tighten when listening as it marches by.

 

He looks official—and intimidating!

He looks official—and intimidating!

Don’t mess with me.

Don’t mess with me.

Bag Piper.

Bag Piper.

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Dancers with pastel plaid skirts.

Dancers with pastel plaid skirts.

Dancer fully color coordinated, including hair.

Dancer fully color coordinated, including hair.

Great color combination on pleated plaid kilts.

Great color combination on pleated plaid kilts.

 

Communicating with hand signals.

Was his sign language meant for me?