THE WASHINGTON, D. C., ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE was held this past Sunday and the results are in:

The Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe Band came away with the honor of Best Music Entry in the parade.

Photo by Matt DeRosa

The NoVa Emeralds are readily identified by their traditional Celtic saffron kilts.

Congratulations, Guys, and well done!!

NoVa Emerald Soc. Pipe Band WEBSITE.

SFD Pipes & Drums photo

THE PIPES AND DRUMS BAND OF THE SEATTLE FD have a good write-up in today’s Seattle Post-Intelligencer.  They were just formed 3 years ago, but have already made an impact in the area.  Mostly concentrated in the eastern states for the past 100 years, fire and police pipe bands are growing on the west coast now.

THE NEW LONDON (CONNECTICUT) FIREFIGHTERS Pipes and Drums step off the Spring marching season on Wed. May 16, performing at the Downtown Food Stroll.  5:30 to 8:30 pm.

THE CLEVELAND FIREFIGHTERS Memorial Pipes and Drums band will be performing Sunday at the City’s “Rally for the Troops” celebration.  It will be held at the Public Square in downtown Cleveland and the band plays at 11 am.