Parade unit

Scottish music, tartan, and ceremony give the Highlanders a presence people remember.

Chartered in the 1970s, the Highlanders bring pipes, drums, formal dress, and tradition-rich energy to Tripoli appearances.

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Tripoli Scottish Highlanders performing in formal tartan dress

A parade unit built around sound, discipline, and unmistakable visual identity.

The Highlanders stand apart through Scottish musical tradition, tartan dress, and ceremonial performance. Their appearances add dignity, rhythm, and a distinctive sense of occasion to Tripoli’s public life.

Contact: Shawn Athy, 414-304-5192

Pipes, drums, tartan, and ceremony.

The unit’s public identity is strongest when the music, uniforms, and group formation work together. The result is formal, recognizable, and easy for crowds to remember.

The Highlanders add dignity, sound, and visual distinction.

They broaden Tripoli’s public personality by bringing a formal, tradition-rich presence to events.

The music gives the unit its voice. The tartan gives it a visual signature. Together, they make the Highlanders one of Tripoli’s most recognizable parade units.

What this unit brings

Sound
Scottish musical tradition with pipes and drums.
Presence
Formal tartan dress and disciplined formation.
Ceremony
A polished unit for parades, events, and special occasions.