San Antonio Highland Games

[ShaunMaxwell]

It's almost time for the San Antonio Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival, which will take place April 7 & 8 at the Helotes Festival Grounds, northwest of San Antonio.

Who'll be there?

I received an email this afternoon telling me about the Tartan Day celebration that will be taking place on Friday, April 6. Apparently, there's going to be a river parade at 3 p.m., followed by a reception at Mad Dogs Pub on the Riverwalk, then a commemorative ceremony in front of the Alamo chapel at 6:30 p.m. which will feature a speaker and the laying of wreaths/bouquets to honor the Alamo defenders (the vast majority of whom were of Scots and Scots/Irish descent).

If you're interested in participating in the parade, contact Jon at jongerisimms@gmail.com, as reservations are required for the parade barges.

There will also be a Contra Dance at Our Lady of the Lake University on Friday night with music by Waverly Station.

Hope to see a good turnout from the Texas rabble at the games.

SM