Members of the MacAlpine Pipe Band performed at Veterans Memorial Hall in downtown Rockford Saturday, April 7, to celebrate Tartan Day. Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage on April 6, the date on which the Declaration of Arbroath (or declaration of independence) was signed in 1320. Pictured from left are Joe Walker (through drum) and Scott Whitney. The event was hosted by the Rockford Burns Club. (Photo by Jon McGinty)