What is this National Tartan Day?

[Lallans]

Per the Ozian suggestion, I'm obliged to throw in the fact that July 1 is Canada Day here in ...ummmm... Canada, so that date was already taken.

[AcuteEnigma]

Last year there was a live webcam on the New York Tartan Day Parade.

Does anyone have a link to one this year?

Quick -- I think it starts in 15 minutes! lol

[AcuteEnigma]

Does anyone have a url for the webcam for viewing the Tartan Day Parade?

[NewGuise]

... and a happy Tartan Day to all!

[BruceBC]

Happy kilting to you all on Tartan Day. I have strapped on my Maple Leaf kilt

[AKScott]

Twenty below this morning. I am wearing wool socks today, but my knees are covered. Drat. Need to order that 22oz black watch from WPG.

[Downunder Kilt]

With all due respect to Australia and New Zealand, in North America, Tartan Day is observed on April 6th, and is officially recognized by national & state legislative bodies.

T.

Sorry if you thought I was having a shot at the US in my post. I was responding to PEEDYC's post, which to me, read that Tartan day was celebrated wordwide on April 6. I was just advising that we have a different day and tried to do it in a nice manner, hence the smiley at the end I was fully aware that North America celebrated the day on April 6 and don't have a problem with it or any other day that a country selects.

[seanachie]

Would you care to explain how I am being cynical by simply stating the fact that Tartan Day in North America is observed on April 6th, and officially recognised by various legislative bodies in the US & Canada?

And as far as diluting holidays go, I am a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, that actively supports the return of Memorial Day to its traditional date of May 30th, so you're preaching to the choir, friend.

T.

Todd: I was not saying you were cynical, it was an interogative. What I was suggesting is that one could be excused for being a little cynical by questioning how they picked the date, despite the endorsements of legislatures and government bodies.

I was pleased to see you picked my favorite 3 day pet peave holiday.

Take Care

[seanachie]

Sorry if you thought I was having a shot at the US in my post. I was responding to PEEDYC's post, which to me, read that Tartan day was celebrated wordwide on April 6. I was just advising that we have a different day and tried to do it in a nice manner, hence the smiley at the end I was fully aware that North America celebrated the day on April 6 and don't have a problem with it or any other day that a country selects.

It might be a lot more fun down under Plus as a North American it gives us a chance to celebrate it twice.

[pastorsteve]

Many states ave their own tartan day. Ours in Colorado is Saturday.