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Vol 13 No 28
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Spring Ombre Layer Cake
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St. Charles Head Public Defender
Like “Braveheart” but Better If you’ve ever seen the musical Brigadoon or listened to the angry rants of one Scrooge McDuck, “Scotland” usually conjures images of burly, kilt-clad men, hugging bagpipes in a mysterious faraway land. Well once a year, in our very own backyard, the “heather on the hill” comes to life and brings with it all of the adventure and history of Scotland itself. Missouri Tartan Day is a Scottish heritage event held each April on the banks of the Missouri River in St. Charles’ own Frontier Park. Now in its 13th year, Tartan Day is one of the largest events of its kind in the United States, hosting approximately 30,00040,000 attendees over each three-day event. This year’s event on April 5, 6 and 7, features cultural dancing, storytelling, heritage research, bagpiping, food, crafts and heavy athletics. “This event continues to support our mission to promote Scottish and Scottish-American heritage and culture in the region,” says Shawn Steadman, Chairman of Missouri Tartan Day Fes-
By Rebecca Hunsel tivities. “We are proud to present this event as a part of the St. Charles community and we hope to continue to generate additional support from the community as well.” Some of this year’s highlights include the Opening Ceremonies parade on Historic Main Street, local and regional bagpipe bands, Highland dancing showcases, Scottish cuisine (think haggis), and a tried-and-true musical favorite, the Scottish rock band, Mother Grove. Admission to Missouri Tartan Day is free. All events are family friendly and open to the general public. Gates open at 5pm on Friday, April 5 and at 10am on Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7. Tartan Day celebrations around the country commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath, signed on April 6, 1320, which is a declaration of Scottish independence from England and all other ruling nations. Some historians and politicians claim that the American Declaration of Independence was modeled on the Declaration
Photo courtesy of Missouri Tartan Days
of Arbroath. Even with climate challenges, the St. Charles event continues to attract attendees from all over the region. See TARTAN DAYS page 2
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