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Outlander Star Helms NYC's Tartan Day Parade
12 Apr
Summary
- Sam Heughan led NYC's Tartan Day parade for the second time.
- The event celebrates Scottish culture and American heritage.
- Several thousand marchers, including 1,500 pipers and dancers, participated.
Actor Sam Heughan reprised his role as Grand Marshal for New York City's Tartan Day parade on Saturday, April 12, 2026. This marked his second time leading the celebration of Scottish culture and heritage.
Tartan Week events culminated in the parade, which promotes economic, cultural, and educational ties between Scotland and the U.S. Thousands marched, accompanied by over 1,500 bagpipers and Highland dancers.
Scottish businesses like Walker's Shortbread participated, unveiling a giant Scottie dog made of shortbread. The event also featured chambers of commerce and universities promoting business and student opportunities in Scotland.
The first Tartan Day parade took place in 1999, growing from a small gathering to an event that has featured notable figures such as Sir Sean Connery and Sir Billy Connolly.
