TARTAN DAY EVENTS
National Tartan Day celebrates the influence of Scotland and its people on Canada and the United States. The day is celebrated on April 6, the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320. Here are some of the events commemorating this day in North America.
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CANADA
April 3, 2025
The Fitzgeralds Tartan Day Celebration. The Fitzgeralds are bringing their brilliant fiddle and step dancing show to Rivoli. Prepare to be amazed by their fast feet, faster hands and incredible stage presence. This show is hosted by the St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto but is open to the public. Tickets are $35 for Society members, $40 for non-members and $50 at the door (while supplies last). 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm. The Rivoli, 332 Queen Street West, Toronto. Sponsored by the St. Andrew's Society of Toronto.
April 5 - 6, 2025
Tartan Day Weekend, Ottawa, Ontario. Saturday, April 20: Tartan Day Expo, Mosaic Convention Centre, free admission, free parking, raffle prizes, vendors, exhibitors, and refreshments. Sunday, April 21: National Tartan Day, Parliament Hill, pipes, drums, song and dance, 12 to 1:30 PM. Sponsored by the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band.
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CALIFORNIA
April 5, 2025
Tartan Day Film Festival Premiere. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00PM. Lumiere Cinema, 9036 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Sponsored by the St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles.
April 5, 2025
2025 Tartan Day. Location: House of Scotland, Balboa Park, 669 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, California. Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Stage performance: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Entertainment includes House of Scotland Pipe Band, Helix Highlander Pipes & Drums, Cameron Highlanders Pipe Band, Ashworth Academy of Highland Dance, and Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Hosed by House of Scotland.
April 19, 2025
160th Annual Tartan Ball. Saturday, April 19 · 6 - 11pm PDT. San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive San Ramon, CA 94583. Tickets are $95 each. Hosted by Caledonian Club of San Francisco.
COLORADO
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April 12 - 13, 2025
Colorado Tartan Day Festival, Saturday & Sunday April 12 - 13, 2025. At the Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colorado. 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and 9 am to 4 pm Sunday. Admission is Free to the Public. Major events include: Scottish/Irish/Celtic history from various clans; historical re-enactments; weaving; blacksmithing; Celtic music; vendors; food trucks; and pub. Sponsored by St. Andrew Society of Colorado.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
March 29, 2025
Tartan Day Tattoo 2025. Location: ​Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St NW, Washington, DC. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. The Washington Tattoo 2025 will feature The Commandant’s Own, United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps; U.S. Naval Academy Pipes and Drums; The Rollin Drones – Bagpipe rock band; The OzScot Championship Highland Dancers from Australia; The Washington Opera Society; The Sean Heely Band; The Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C. Color Guard; and The Culkin Irish Dance Academy.Sponsored by The Washington Tattoo.
April 2025
National Capital Tartan Day British Embassy Event. Luncheon featuring a single prominent speaker, Charles Hay, 16th Earl of Kinnoull, Scotland. Lord Kinnoull will speak on his twin roles as Convenor of the Cross-Bench Peers in the House of Lords and Commander of the Atholl Highlanders–the only private army in modern-day Scotland. The annual Tartan Day Award will continue to be presented this year at the DC event. This is an invitation-only event. Sponsored by the National Capital Tartan Day Committee.
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​MASSACHUSETTS
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April 5, 2025
Tartan Ball. Indian Ridge Country Club, Andover, Massachusetts. The evening will feature live music and entertainment from some of the top local Scottish artists, including a harpist during cocktail hour, award-winning pipers, highland dancers, and fiddlers. There will be a catered 3-course meal as well, raffles and an after-dinner Ceilidh dancing with an open musical jam session. Formal Scottish dresswear is highly encouraged. Host: Scots’ Charitable Society
NEW YORK
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April 2, 2025
NYC Tartan Week Kick Off Party. 505 8th Ave, New York City, New York. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Admission: Free. Come meet the sponsors and Organizers of NYC Tartan Week. Enjoy live music, samplings, and generally a good time.
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April 3, 2025
NYC Tartan Week Mòd. Location: 505 8th Ave, New York City, New York. Admission: $30 for competitors; FREE for spectators. Gaelic competition including solo singing competition; poetry recitation competition; and vocal harmony competition.
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April 3, 2025
National Tartan Day Cocktail Reception. Location: 370 Park Ave, New York City, New York. Admission: $110 SASNY Members, $125 Non-Members. Kick-off Tartan Week with the Saint Andrew’s Society at the National Tartan Day Cocktail Reception hosted for the New York City Scottish community to celebrate its love of Scotland and all things Scottish! Business Attire, Jacket & Tie Required, Highland Dress Encouraged. Hosted by the Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York.
April 3, 2025
ASF Scottish Supper Club. Location: 1 W 54th St, New York City, New York. Reservation required: Tickets from $110. The ASF Scottish Supper Club is an exciting event celebrating all things Scotland. In 2025 we're highlighting the vibrance and talent of Glasgow with a musical program produced by Claire Mackenzie and Scott Gilmore of Noisemaker - Alumni of Royal Conservatoire Scotland - and featuring guest artists and celluloid moments from the National Library of Scotland's Kelvin Hall. Sponsored by: American-Scottish Foundation.
April 3, 2025
The Highland Divas - The Gathering. Location: The Cutting Room, 44 E 32nd St, New York City, New York. Admission: $30 - $35. The Highland Divas are a staple of the annual Tartan Week celebrations, and return this year with their show, "The Gathering." A unique take on the sounds of Scotland and beyond!
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April 4 - 6, 2025
Tartan Day on Ellis Island. Location: Great Lawn, Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York City, New York. Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm every day. Scheduled to perform this year are, The Force – championship drum major demonstration team; the Shot of Scotch Highland Dancers; pipers and drummers from the St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band, Scottish juggler John Grimaldi and members of the Fling Together dancers and the McAngus School of Highland Dance. Hosted by the Learned Kindred of Currie.
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April 4, 2025
Pre-Parade Ceilidh. Location: 1 Battery Pl, New York City, New York. Admission: $30-$125. New England's own Celtic Beats Ceilidh band will lead us as we reel the night away with additional entertainment throughout the evening, including Dueling Pipers Craig Weir and Coreyanne Armstrong, and a performance by the winner of the NYC Tartan Week Mód. Enjoy delectable food and drink, stunning sights, and spectacular entertainment! Hosted by New York Caledonian Club
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April 5, 2025
Kirkin O' The Tartan Service. Time: 10:00 am Service (Brunch immediately following service.) Where: Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, entrance on Fifth Avenue & 55th Street, New York City, New York. Kirkin Service: Free. The Kirkin' is a pan-denominational Christian blessing of the tartans of the clans, celebrating Scotland and Scots in America. A time-honored event for the whole family. The Pre-Parade brunch is immediately following in Bonnell Hall at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Hosted by the Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York.
April 5, 2025
Pre-Parade Brunch. Time: 11:00 am Brunch (Brunch immediately following in Bonnell Hall after the Kirkin' service.) Where: Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 7 West 55th Street, New York City, New York. Brunch Tickets: $40 Members; $45 Non members; $150 Benefactor,* $15 Children 5-10; Children under 5 – Free. *Benefactors get One Ticket to the Pre-Parade Brunch, $100 tax deduction, listed as Benefactor in the Program) Reservations are Required for the Brunch. Hosted by the Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York.
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April 5, 2025
Pipes and Drums on the Fountain Terrace. Location: Bryant Park, 41 W 40th St, New York City, New York. Admission: free. A great way to begin parade day as pipe bands from near and far join us with great music and dance.
April 5, 2025
NYC Tartan Day Parade. 2025 Grand Marshal: Alan Cumming. Location: 6th Ave & W 44th St, New York City, New York. Admission: Free. Join the 27th annual NYC Tartan Day Parade on Saturday, April 5, 2025 as participants march up Sixth Avenue in NYC's biggest annual display of Scottish culture. It's FREE to sign up but hurry, registration closes March 17! Hosted by the National Tartan Day New York Committee. The committee is comprised of representatives from The Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York, New York Caledonian Club, The American-Scottish Foundation, and Clan Campbell.
April 5, 2025
Official Post Parade Party. Location: Sony Hall, 235 W 46th St, New York City, New York. Admission: $60-$75. Time: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. After the parade, keep the Scottish spirit alive at the NYC Tartan Week Post Parade Party, hosted at the iconic Sony Hall. Listen to The Laurettes, Reely Jiggered and back by popular demand The Rollin Drones, delivering unforgettable performances that will have you dancing all night long. From 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. enjoy free domestic and imported beers, red and white house wine, sparkling wine, juices and sodas. After 6:00 p.m. it will be open cash bar. Hosted by the National Tartan Day New York Committee. The committee is comprised of representatives from The Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York, New York Caledonian Club, The American-Scottish Foundation, and Clan Campbell.
April 6, 2025
Tartan Week Sunday Brunch. Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Location: The Tailor Public House, 505 8th Avenue (between 35th and 36th Streets). Admission: $45 for members; $55 for non-members. Enjoy traditional Scottish brunch fare as well as the rousing sounds of live traditional Scottish music. Hosted by New York Caledonian Club
April 11, 2025
Tartan Day Observance. Location: Fountain Terrace, Fountain Park, 41 W 40th St, New York City, New York. Admission: free. Tartan Day Observance recognizes In words and music what is Tartan Day. With Readings from Senate Resolution & Presidential Decrees, and excerpts from the Declaration of Arbroath
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NORTH CAROLINA
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April 5, 2025
Tartan Day. Location: Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center, 86 E Main St., Franklin, NC. Event will include Breacan Clan Sword Demonstration; music by the John Mohr MacIntosh Pipe Band; axe throwing; Scone & Shortbread Baking Contest sponsored by The Kitchen Sink; Scottish food and Tennent’s Beer, sponsored by The Scotsman Public House; Smokestack Café. Free admission to the Museum for the 1st 25 visitors. Discussions on The Scots-Irish by Chuck Coburn; Women’s Highland Dress by Heidi Hunter & Kathryn Sellers; How to play the bagpipe by the John Mohr MacIntosh Pipe Band; and Scottish weaponry by Sir Daniel Williamsonude. Sponsored by Scottish Tartans Museum and Heritage Center, Inc.
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OHIO
April 5, 2025
National Tartan Day Tour of Our Hame. Location: Cleveland Public Library Main Library, 325 Superior Ave, Cleveland, Ohio. Time: 3:30 pm. Tour of our “hame” (home) at Cleveland Public Library’s Main Library with rare and unique Scottish-related materials from the collections on display throughout the tour. This event is being held in collaboration with the Scottish Heritage Association of Northeast Ohio and the Ohio Scottish American Society.
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PENNSYLVANIA
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April 5, 2025
Tartan Day 2025. Location: Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Time: 10 AM – 4:30 PM. Event includes entertainment, workshops, exhibitors, items on sales from vendors, raffles, and Scottish foods. Sponsored by the St. Andrew’s Society of Pittsburgh.
SOUTH CAROLINA
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April 3 - 6, 2025
Tartan Day South Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Cayce, SC.
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TEXAS
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April 5, 2025
Tartan Day 2025. Location: Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA, 41 Navasota Street, Austin, Texas. Time: Doors at 5:30 pm, tasting at 6:00 pm, live show 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Admission: Show Only - $25, Scotch Tasting Only - $40 (includes a branded whisky glass), and The Ultimate Experience (Show + Tasting) - $60. Show includes Silver Thistle Pipes & Drums; Doc Grauzer, Harpist and storyteller; Hill Country Highland Dancers; and Scotch Tasting Experience with Master Sommelier Steve Harris from Galaxy Whisky Gala. Sponsored by: Silver Thistle Pipes and Drums.
​April 5 - 6, 2025
San Antonio Highland Games. San Antonio, Texas. Sponsored by the Scottish Society of San Antonio and the San Antonio Highland Games Association.
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WASHINGTON
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April 12, 2025
National Tartan Day Educational Observance. Location: Spokane Public Library, Shadle Park, 2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, Washington. Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm. Events include discussion of Scottish history, customs, and culture; piping and drumming; Highland dance; poetry reading; genealogy, and storytelling. Sponsored by the St. Andrew’s Society of the Inland Northwest.
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If you have an event that is not listed, please send the information to Bart Forbes at COSCA@bforbes.com.
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