Overview
- Scotland supporters known as the Tartan Army staged a jubilant march from Evans Way Park to Fenway Park after the team’s 1-0 World Cup win over Haiti, drawing thousands into Boston’s streets and bars.
- Police guided the procession and at times walked with fans to steer them toward the ballpark while nearby roads were blocked for crowd safety.
- Fenway’s preplanned Scottish Heritage/ Celebration night sold out and thousands of Scots filled bleacher sections and local pubs, with many wearing Scottish-themed Red Sox jerseys or team shirts.
- Reports from multiple outlets described the gatherings as largely peaceful and celebratory, featuring kilts, bagpipes, flags and singing without major public-safety incidents.
- Scotland remains based in the Boston area to play Morocco later in the week, a stay that is expected to sustain tourism and continued fan-driven activity across the city.