Time Magazine article about Labor Day features kilted pipe band from 1995 parade

**sydnie7** · 1st September 14, 10:46 AM

Title says it all. . .

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**imrichmond** · 1st September 14, 11:44 AM

Actually, the caption on the photo identifies it as 1995, not 1955.

**sydnie7** · 1st September 14, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by imrichmond

Actually, the caption on the photo identifies it as 1995, not 1955.

Thanks for spotting that! Perhaps a mod can change the title. . . I wondered why they looked so "modern" LOL

**Theyoungkiltman** · 1st September 14, 01:30 PM

They appear to be a irish band, as their kilts are solid coloured.

**Father Bill** · 1st September 14, 01:43 PM

Title corrected at request of OP

Father Bill for the Forum Moderators.

By the way, thanks for sharing!

**OC Richard** · 2nd September 14, 07:33 PM

Yes an "Irish" pipe band, it appears.

Wow they didn't feel like dressing up much for the parade, did they? Shirtsleeves and no neckties. Most bands in 1995 (or today) would wear neckties and jackets or waistcoats.

**macwilkin** · 3rd September 14, 11:24 AM

I would bet dollars to doughnuts that is the Sword of Light Pipe Band of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.):

http://www.swordoflightbagpipeband.com/

My father was an I.B.E.W. for many years; I wrote the band once asking about purchasing a patch for him, but never received a reply.

T.

**creagdhubh** · 3rd September 14, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by macwilkin

I would bet dollars to doughnuts that is the Sword of Light Pipe Band of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.):

http://www.swordoflightbagpipeband.com/

My father was an I.B.E.W. for many years; I wrote the band once asking about purchasing a patch for him, but never received a reply.

T.

I think you are correct, Todd. I'm an Agent with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) here in downtown Cincinnati, and deal with many different Locals of the IBEW (amongst many other local unions) across Southern Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, Northern Kentucky, and parts of West Virginia. I have seen the same pipe band at the annual Cincinnati St. Patrick's Day Parade.