70 - 2nd Annual NYC Celtic Gathering

2nd Annual NYC Celtic Gathering
Central Park
26 August 2008, 1900

Picture it: Central Park as the sun is just beginning to set. A cool wind blows across the footpath as bicyclists and joggers weave in and out of the foot traffic. Children run barefoot through the grass while their parents look on proudly. You start to daydream about how the week is going to unfold, how nice it is to live or work near the park, and you are overtaken by warm fuzzies. All of a sudden the bubble of your daydream pops because in the distance, you hear the shrill, ear-piercing sound of a mob of bagpipers tuning up. Yes, you have arrived at the 2nd Annual NYC Celtic Gathering.

I happen to be a fan of pipe and drum groups. I love bagpipes and I definitely love kilts. Tonight, I found heaven. The ceremony opened with the arrival of the New York Scottish Pipe and Drum band . After a few tunes, they handed the program over to the Palisades Park Fire Department band and the Mag 7 pipe and drum band. The show even had an Irish step dancing troupe come in and perform a couple of numbers. A lovely way to spend an evening outdoors if you ask me.

Mag 7 gearing up

Palisades Park Fire Department band and Mag 7