Sam Heughan stands in front of a Grand Marshal banner on a parade bus, raising his fist while holding a bottle of whisky as Highland dancers and drummers perform on Sixth Avenue in New York City.

NYC Tartan Day Parade 2026: Scotland Comes to Sixth Avenue

New York, NY — April 11, 2026 Sam Heughan was pouring whisky into strangers’ mouths on Sixth Avenue, and nobody was complaining. Sam Heughan brings the crowd to life while sharing Sassenach Spirits along the parade route. The Outlander star served as Grand Marshal for this year’s NYC Tartan Day Parade, and he took the…

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A composite feature image from the 2026 Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown NYC showing a colorful dragon head, a packed parade route on Mott Street, and community leaders marching with red banners.

The Year of the Horse Charges Through Chinatown

2026 Lunar New Year Parade – March 1, 2026 | Chinatown, NYC Chinatown was packed shoulder-to-shoulder on March 1, 2026, as thousands lined the narrow streets for the annual Lunar New Year Parade. Lanterns hung overhead. Confetti coated the pavement. The sound of drums, cymbals, and firecrackers echoed off brick buildings and fire escapes. The…

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