A throng of bagpipes, drums and tartan will make its way across the Forgan Bridge on Saturday as the Bluewater Fling brings together pipe bands from all over the state.
The truly unique annual event is a celebration of all things Scottish and celebrates Mackay’s Scottish heritage.
"I think it's an important cultural event,” said Mackay and District Pipe Band Events Coordinator Deborah Orr.
“Mackay has strong Scottish ties and, certainly, the sugar industry has as well and I think it's a really great opportunity to celebrate that."
Visiting pipe bands from Brisbane, Townsville and Rockhampton will join the Mackay and District Pipe Band to march across the Forgan Bridge from 2:00pm on Saturday before celebrations continue at the Bluewater Quay stage until 5:00pm.
The entertainment doesn’t stop with plenty more iconic Scottish music and a ‘piping rock’ band.
"Bagpipes like you've never heard them before," laughed Deborah.
The Lions Multicultural Club will also be providing Scottish delicacies including square sausage, black pudding and iron brew.
Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson says the event is a unique celebration of Mackay’s Scottish heritage.
"60 pipers marching across the Forgan bridge is something you don't see everyday, and that's what makes the Bluewater Fling really, really special," he said.
"John Mackay was a Scot.
“It's important that we celebrate all sorts of things in terms of our cultural heritage.
“This is one of them and I think it's the sound of the pipes that gets people in."
Mr Williamson also promises to don the Mackay kilt for the event.
WHAT: The Bluewater Fling
WHEN: Saturday, July 16 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
WHERE: Forgan Bridge and Bluewater Quay
TICKETS: This is a free community event
Mackay and District Pipe Band Events Coordinator Deborah Orr and Mayor Greg Williamson will be celebrating all things Scotland at the Bluewater Fling on Saturday
Visiting pipe bands from Brisbane, Townsville and Rockhampton will join the Mackay and District Pipe Band to march across the Forgan Bridge
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