Victoria, B.C. Tartan Parade

**Macman** · 13th May 08, 11:05 AM

Our Tartan Parade was held last Saturday. This is a promotional event for the Highland Games coming up on the Victoria Day long weekend.
For my brother and I, it was our first opportunity to march with our band. We both are fairly newbie pipers, and we had joined the Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band last September. At the Tartan Parade, we were part of the massed bands (6 or 7 bands, I think). Here are some pics.

Rob and I before the event.

Warming up in the circle at Centennial Square.

Getting ready to march off. That's me above the "G" in Highland.

A short prayer that I don't screw up too badly.

We're off!

More to come.

**Macman** · 13th May 08, 11:14 AM

Heading down Government Street toward the Parliament Buildings.

On to the causeway.

With the photographer (my daughter).

Whew! It's all over! With Alison and my wife Anna.

Our pipe major called it "half a parade", which it was. It was still a good way to get our feet wet. We were all treated to hot dogs and beer by the Victoria Highland Games Association after the event. We got our picture in the paper as well. I'm looking forward to the games this weekend!

**Colin** · 13th May 08, 11:21 AM

Very cool Macman!!! Looks like you did a good job. I like the tartan too.

**auld argonian** · 13th May 08, 11:27 AM

See...that was easy! Looking sharp and making me miss Victoria even more than I usually do. How I wish I could just hop a plane and attend the Games!

Best

AA

**McMurdo** · 13th May 08, 11:54 AM

Wonderful photos looks like it was a great day for it, good for you.

**Alan H** · 13th May 08, 12:00 PM

If you played half as well as you looked, I bet it was a hit!

Your lady looks great, as always, and your daughter is a heartbreaker!

**cessna152towser** · 13th May 08, 01:35 PM

Great pics, it is always nice to see views of Victoria again. Would love to come back there again some day.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 13th May 08, 02:14 PM

Thank You for the superb photos. You have a nice family.

**BEEDEE** · 13th May 08, 04:30 PM

Great pics! Very interesting jackets that your pipe band wears - presume they are from an old uniform style.

Brian

**Riverkilt** · 13th May 08, 04:47 PM

You should be proud. You look great. With massed pipes I probably could have faked it in the middle somewhere...but I'm guessing you guys were right on key.

Ron