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Tartan Parade Scotland is thrilled to announce the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade, set to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the heart of Edinburgh. This exciting event will bring together tartans, pipe bands, dancers, musicians, organisations, and individuals from Edinburgh, as well as across Scotland, and beyond - to celebrate the country's rich heritage, tartans, culture and inclusivity. 

The inspiration for the Edinburgh Tartan Parade stems from the successful NYC Tartan Day Parade and the ongoing collaboration between Tartan Parade Scotland and Kyle Dawson, the President of the NYC Tartan Day Parade. Tania Pramschufer, the director of Hand Up Events, founder of Tartan Parade Scotland (and World Fair Trade Tartan), has brought together a dedicated volunteer team to bring this new and exciting event to Edinburgh! While supported by Hand Up Events, Edinburgh Tartan Parade is a stand-alone event, independently organised and run by the dedicated team of volunteers.

The route for the Edinburgh Tartan Parade is set to begin at the iconic Royal Mile, weaving its way down Cockburn Street, continuing to Waverley Bridge, and culminating at the picturesque Mound Precinct. Attendees can expect a dazzling display of clan tartans, as well as lively performances of pipe bands and highland dancers, organisations and individuals all coming together to celebrate Edinburgh's 900 years of history and heritage, as well as its inclusivity and diversity today.

The Edinburgh Tartan Parade therefore aims to proudly celebrate Edinburgh's culture, foster community engagement, and commemorate Edinburgh's significant 900th anniversary as a city. Our vision is to unite people in the appreciation of the beauty of tartan, both in Scotland and all around the world.