Billy Connolly said he danced “a wee jig” in his heart leading the New York City Tartan Day Parade today. Sir Billy greeted spectators as he led the parade through New York City (Benjamin Chateauvert/New York Tartan Day/PA)He said: “I’ve absolutely loved being Grand Marshal of this year’s New York City Tartan Day Parade. Kyle Dawson, president of the New York Tartan Day Committee, said: “What an incredible 21st year this has been for New York City Tartan Week. “We had the great honour of welcoming Sir Billy Connolly as Grand Marshal of this year’s NYC Tartan Day Parade and saw tens of thousands of people line the sidewalks of Sixth Avenue to cheer on our participants.”Scotland’s Veterans Minister Graeme Dey also took part in the parade and said he was “delighted” that Sir Billy led the way. He added: “The annual Tartan Day celebrations are always a spectacular showcase of Scotland.”- Press Association

Source: Irish Examiner April 06, 2019 19:30 UTC