A whirlwind end to 2024!

Wow, what a busy few months it’s been! As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all the exciting events and achievements that filled the second half of 2024.

Summer Fun in the Sun

June saw us kicking off the summer season with a trip to the Columbus Scottish Festival in Columbus, Indiana. It was a fantastic way to celebrate our Scottish heritage and share our music with enthusiastic crowds.

Fall Festivities and a Touch of Renaissance

September was a whirlwind of activity, starting with Worldfest in Louisville over Labor Day weekend. We always love being part of this vibrant celebration of cultures from around the globe.

Next up were the Middle Tennessee Highland Games, where we were thrilled to achieve 3rd place in Grade 5! This was a testament to all the hard work and dedication of our members.

We then journeyed to Eminence, Kentucky for the Kentucky Highland Renaissance Fair Central Kentucky Celtic Festival and Highland Games.

And let’s not forget the few talented members who represented us at the Kentucky Center for the Arts as warm-up for the Tartan Terrors! We’re always thrilled to share our music and passion for Scottish traditions with such receptive audiences.

Looking Ahead to 2025

November brought our annual general meeting, where we welcomed new members into the fold and started laying the groundwork for an exciting 2025. We’re energized and ready for the challenges and triumphs that await!

Thank you!

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to express our sincere gratitude to all our members, supporters, and fans. Your dedication and enthusiasm make everything we do possible. We can’t wait to see what the new year brings!

Mid-Year Update: A Busy and Successful 2024 So Far!

As we approach the middle of the year, we are thrilled to share some exciting updates and achievements from the first half of 2024. It has indeed been a busy and rewarding time for us at the Louisville Pipe Band.

February: Featured at the McClanahan School Ceili

Our year kicked off on a high note as we were honored to be featured at the McClanahan School Ceili in February. It was a wonderful event, and we enjoyed performing for such an enthusiastic audience.

March: St. Patrick’s Day Parade

In March, the weather was on our side, allowing us to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day parade hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. It was a fantastic experience, and we were delighted to be part of this cherished tradition.

April: Success at the Cincinnati Indoor Games

April brought remarkable success for our very own Anne Marie, who brought home multiple awards from the Cincinnati Indoor Games. She secured two first-place finishes, one second-place finish, and was named Grade 3 Piper of the Day. Congratulations, Anne Marie!

May: Competition at the St. Louis Scottish Games

In May, we faced stiff competition at the St. Louis Scottish Games and Cultural Festival. It was a challenging and enriching experience, and we are proud of our performance amidst such a talented field.

Looking Ahead: The Second Half of 2024

As we look forward to the second half of 2024, we anticipate a busy but prosperous period. We are excited about the upcoming events and opportunities to share our passion for pipe music with more audiences.

If you are interested in taking lessons, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. We would love to welcome new members to our community!

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

2022 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for March 12, 2022. Things kick off at 3:00pm in the Highlands, starting on East Broadway. For more information, click here. For the route, click here.

NOTE: Due to the unfortunate weather approaching, the band will not be marching this year. However, we ask that you continue to plan on coming out to support the other participants.

A Cancelled Season (2022) – a Growing Band

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the cancellation of the 2022 Glasgow (KY) Highland Games where the band typically competes each year, and it did so at a time when the growth members allowed for effectively fielding a Grade 5 and a Grade 4 band. We are very proud of our members who worked hard and committed to the 2020 and 2021 seasons and we look forward to fielding both bands in 2022. Pipe and drum on! Interested in getting on the field with us? Please email us for more information! [email protected]

Band Fundraiser at The Celtic Pig Restaurant.

The Band performs at 6PM and 8PM on Saturday, November 23 to celebrate St. Andrew’s Day and as a band fundraiser. The Celtic Pig will graciously offer 20% of all sales from open to closing on Saturday to the band. Please tell your server you are there to support us so your purchase will qualify for this event.

Band members were delighted to be invited to the Restaurant’s grand opening early this year – sharing a few pics from that event.

We look forward to seeing our family and friends at this event!

Half-way to St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser at The Blind Squirrel – September 19, 2019

The Louisville Pipe Band performs at 6:30PM and 8PM on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at The Blind Squirrel Sports Bar and Restaurant, 592 N. English Station Road, Louisville, KY. A portion of meal sales and the sale of band swag will go to the band for new equipment and to pay travel to attend competitions. Come out with your family and friends to enjoy a meal, buy a T-shirt and listen to great bagpipe music! Donations are accepted in advance by clicking on the donate button below.

The Band is a charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and is financially sustained by performance fees, private donations and corporate sponsorships to support teaching programs, scholarships for students to attend piping and drumming summer schools, and for travel to competitions in Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana and Ohio.

Thank you for donating to the band!