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Deets: For over 25 years, NYC Tartan Week has been celebrating Scottish-American heritage by providing meaningful connections through the celebration of Scottish heritage in NYC.
Join us for the 28th annual NYC Tartan Day Parade on Saturday, April 11, 2026 as we march up Sixth Avenue in NYC's biggest annual display of Scottish culture.
The National Tartan Day New York Committee annoucned Sam Heughan as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 NYC Tartan Day Parade.
Sam is internationally known for his roles across television, movies and theater, and especially that of Jamie Fraser in Outlander, a performance that has earned him a People’s Choice Award, Critics’ Choice Award nomination, and a devoted global following. Beyond acting, he is a bestselling author, founder of Sassenach Spirits, The Galloway Distillery, and My Peak Challenge, an initiative that has raised millions for charities across the world. A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, he continues to champion Scottish culture, the arts, and community wellness through all the work that he does.
For the 2026 Parade, Sam will wear a custom outfit designed and created exclusively by 21st Century Kilts and Geoffrey Tailors, the official design houses for all NYC Tartan Day Parade Grand Marshals.
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