The smallest Scottish visitor was a 10-month-old Scottish terrier named Duffy, whose owner, Doug Havens of Brewerton, performed with the City of Syracuse Highland Pipe Band.
Among the more than 30 clan societies who set up shop for this day-long celebration was Clan Cameron.
Clan Cameron set up a special display featuring life-size cutouts of Prince William and his bride, Catherine “Kate” Middleton, who met as students at University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
The display included a number of Scottish wedding traditions, including Celtic wedding coins, a gift from the groom to his bride that is later passed to the first son, and the bell which couples ring on their wedding day and keep in the house to remind them of their vows. One placard read, “Should arguments arise, the bell is rung by either the husband or wife to call a truce”.
This display became a popular photo opportunity for many.
The opening ceremony starts the day off on the right foot. The clans parade onto the field.
And then salute the crowd as they are recognized by the master of ceremonies.
After the singing of the National Anthem those who have died since last year's games are cited and a lone piper plays.
Then massed bands make a grand entrance.
During the day talented dancers participate in the Highland Dance competition;
hungry Scots purchase meat pies;
some find time to partake of a snooze;
and non-Scots ask the proverbial question.
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