Clan Gordon Highlanders
Pipe Band


 

Tunes of Glory, Tartan Day in New York City, April 6, 2002


Sir Sean Connery

    On April 6th, 2002, the largest contingent of bagpipers in the United States converged on Downtown Manhattan and marched uptown to Central Park on behalf of Marie Curie Cancer Care and The Gilda's Club. Considering the events of 9/11, there was an unprecedented show of patriotism.  The parade of 7,000 plus pipers took place on Tartan Day amidst brief snow flurries and brisk temperatures that challenged even the most stalwart kilt wearer.

     The procession was led off by a very well known Scotsman, Sir Sean Connery, walking alongside the new Mayor of New York City, The Honorable Michael Bloomberg. Following the mayoral gathering, a group of double-decker buses adorned in portraits of Scotland led close behind with our own 'Doc' Burnham on board. The Clan Gordon Highlanders led off the Second Division marching abreast of the City of Long Beach Highlanders. Visiting bands came from all over the country and around the world, including the UK, Scotland, Canada, Alaska, Wisconsin, California and Indiana to name but a few.
     The "Tunes of Glory" that were selected for the parade included three sets:

  • Scotland the Brave/The Minstrel Boy
  • The Green Hills of Tyrol/The Battle's O'er/Lochanside
  • Farewell to the Creeks/The Cock of the North

The parade came to a conclusion in Central Park near Tavern on the Green. It was an experience that will not soon be forgotten by those who attended and the many friendships formed will last forever. Here now, our photographic essay courtesy of our band photographer, Andrew McInnes.

The Faces in the Crowd
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Drum Corps Sole Piper New York's Finest The Gordons Tune Up

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Drummer, JP Fells Pipe Band, Vancouver, Canada

The Royal 42nd Highland Regiment

Officers of the 42nd

Starbucks Coffee Anyone?

 

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Isle of Islay Pipe Band Weren't we all that day? Looking sharp Looking the part

 

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I'll bet HE was warm (Roy Greenleaf, Ancient Order of Hibernians Pipes and Drums, Manchester, NH)

Lady Craig Roy,
Lodge211,
Daughters of Scotia, Mineola, NY

Our own Joe Edie mixes with the Canadians

Shamrocks are welcome! County Armagh Pipers Band, NYC

 

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Drum Major Pride Wearing the Yellow Daffodils of Marie Curie Nimble Fingers More than just pipes Traded up Shamrocks for Daffodils

 

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      Red Coats

The Canadian Contingent, JP Fells Pipe Band Scottish Power The Host Band from Scotland
 

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