Multiple Celtic Highland Festivals Celebrate Culture Across US, Canada, Europe

Several Highland and Celtic festivals took place across different regions, celebrating Scottish and Celtic heritage with traditional sports, music, dance, and cultural activities. The Harpenden Lions Highland Gathering featured traditional heavy competitions like caber tossing and haggis hurling, supporting local charities and community programs. The 69th Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in North Carolina drew tens of thousands for athletic contests, clan ceremonies, and cultural events, despite weather challenges and recent hurricane recovery efforts. Meanwhile, the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany highlighted transatlantic Celtic connections, bringing together over 4,500 artists from Celtic nations and diaspora communities in North America and Europe. In Arizona, the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society hosted the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival at Fort Tuthill County Park, showcasing music, dance, and storytelling that reflect the region's vibrant Celtic traditions. These events collectively emphasize the enduring global appreciation and celebration of Celtic culture through diverse and spirited community gatherings.