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National Tartan Day is a US observance commemorating the Scottish Declaration of Independence, from which the American Declaration of Independence was modeled. Nearly half the signers of the American Declaration of Independence were of Scottish descent, three of whom were members of the Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York. In recognition of the achievements of Americans of Scottish descent, the US Senate passed a resolution designating April 6th as National Tartan Day. The National Tartan Day Parade is on April 4th this year. In the early beginnings, two pipe bands and a small but enthusiastic group of Scots marched from the British Consulate to the UN. Over 20 years later, the parade has grown to include hundreds of pipers, thousands of marchers and many more thousands cheering from the sidelines. March with the NY Scots® on parade day. NATIONAL TARTAN DAY COCKTAIL RECEPTIONWhen: Thursday, April 2nd Jacket & Tie Required | Highland Dress Preferred
Reservations are required for the cocktail reception. KIRKIN' O' THE TARTAN & PRE-PARADE BRUNCHTime: 10 am Service (Brunch immediately following service in the Undercroft) Where: The Church of Our Saviour, 59 Park Avenue at 38th St, NY 10016
A time-honored event for the entire family, the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan service is a pan-denominational Christian blessing of the tartans of the clans celebrating Scotland and Scots in America. The Pre-Parade Brunch follows the Kirkin’ in the Undercroft. All are welcome to march with the Society in the NYC Tartan Day Parade. Parade day would not be the same without this tradition. Presented by the Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York.
FREE CHURCH SERVICE ADMISSION FOR THE PRE-PARADE BRUNCH:
$30 Members;
$40 Non members; $15 Children under 10; Children under 5 - Free. Reservations are Required for the Brunch. The Bus leaves for the Parade line-up at 12:30 pm.
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When: Saturday, April 4th
Time: 1 pm Line Up; Parade starts at 2 pm
Where: West 44th Street, between 5th & 6th Avenue
Proceeds of all NY Scots events benefit the Society's Almoners and Scholarship Programs as well as support the Society's operations to support our core functions.
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