About the Kilties

Chartered since 1993, the Syracuse Kilties are honored to be the Official Pipe Band of Syracuse, NY,
representing the City, her Police and Fire Departments.

We began in 1958, making us the oldest pipe band in Syracuse. Although we have changed our tartan and member numbers many times over the years, today many of our members still work for the Police, Fire and Emergency Services of Central New York. Most of the horse-hair sporans we still wear today are from our original 1958 uniform.

The Kilties can be found performing in many venues throughout the year, such as:

Parades — We lead off the Syracuse St. Patrick's Day Parade

Memorial Day & Veteran's Day

 

Syracuse Irish Festival and Gaelic Mass

 

Fireman's Fields Days

In both Onondaga & Oswego Counties: Constantia, Pulaski, Mexico, Minoa, East Syracuse

 

Local Benefits & Charitable Events

Burn Foundation of CNY, The Old Newsboys

 

Weddings & Funerals

 

Opening for Bands

Glengarry Boys & Black 47

 

Playing with Bands

The Elders & Gaelic Storm

 

Pub Crawls

Armory Square & Tipperary Hill