National Tartan Day Parade

Expect bagpipers, pipe bands, drum corps, men in kilts and lots of plaid at this Scottish-themed march, which draws an estimated 3,000 fanatics every year. The event is part of the larger Tartan Week (tartanweek.com) and Scotland Week (scotland.org) celebrations, which include musical performances, exhibits, whiskey tastings and parties. Sixth Ave from 45th to 55th Sts. Subway: D, F to 47–50th Sts–Rockefeller Ctr.