Billy Connolly will lead the New York City Tartan Day Parade this year, it has been announced. The famed Scottish comedian will lead the parade as Grand Marshal on Saturday April 6 in front of around 30,000 spectators. If you’re thinking about being part of the unforgettable day that is the New York Tartan Day Parade and haven’t yet registered to take part, Friday March 15th is the deadline for registration if you want to be featured in our fabulous NYC Tartan Week Guide https://t.co/uu2uGPk9OJ pic.twitter.com/oAwU1StYH6— NYCTartanWeek (@nyctartanweek) February 12, 2019Connolly said: “I’m thrilled to be this year’s Grand Marshal of the New York City Tartan Day Parade. Tartan Day Parade in New York attracts around 30,000 spectators (Donald Bowers/PA)Kilt fittings, band performances, dance workshops and ceilidhs will be held in various venues across Manhattan. Kyle Dawson, New York Tartan Day Committee president, said: “We’re beyond delighted to announce that Billy Connolly will join us as Grand Marshal of this year’s New York City Tartan Day Parade this April.

Source: Irish Examiner February 21, 2019 12:56 UTC