Thousands of Tartan Army followers marched through the streets of Miami in a homage to the city’s Miami Marlins baseball team.

Starting at the Little Havana region on Monday, fans donned their signature kilts, Scotland jerseys and cone hats – chanting about their team, including “super” John McGinn and Steve Clarke.

The Tartan Army pictured parading through the streets of Little Havana, Miami. (Ryan McDougall/PA)
The Tartan Army is pictured parading through the streets of Little Havana, Miami (Ryan McDougall/PA)

They were greeted by swathes of Miami locals as they paraded from the Ball & Chain bar to the Marlins’ LoanDepot Park.

With the arid Miami weather, some Scots opted for the signature “taps aff” look, with the scent of an abundance of sun cream and lager in the air.

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Linn, Alfie, young Alan, and Aland Leitch were one of many families involved in the parade (Ryan McDougall/PA)

The Leitch family were one of hundreds of families from Scotland to take part in the march.

The family of four, comprised of Alan, 51, Linn, Alfie, six, and young Alan, 15, appeared delighted to take part.

A small fraction of a much larger group of Scots in the thousands who paraded to the Miami Marlins game. (Ryan McDougall/PA)
A small fraction of a much larger group of Scots in the thousands who paraded to the Miami Marlins game. (Ryan McDougall/PA)

Mr Leitch said: “We wanted to be part of this. We nearly missed it.

“This was all very last-minute for us, Linn was going to work and she phoned me to say, ‘we’re going to the States, our flight leaves in three and a half hours.”

The Scots cheers for the Marlins throughout their game against the Texas Rangers. (Ryan McDougall/PA)
The Scots cheered for the Marlins throughout their game against the Texas Rangers. (Ryan McDougall/PA)

Mrs Leitch said: “The atmosphere here is absolutely amazing, just electric.

“I’ve seen so many Scottish people here, and it’s so far away, it’s just incredible.”

Bagpipers led an impromptu performance at the stadium. (Ryan McDougall/PA)
Bagpipers led an impromptu performance at the stadium (Ryan McDougall/PA)

The Marlins put on their best performance against the Texas Rangers, but were ultimately beaten 4-3.

The Scots were well-received by the US nationals at the game, who joined in with the Scotland chants and Scottish songs played throughout the game.

Miami turned blue and white and was speckled with coned statues, saltires, and other Scottish trinkets and crazy outfits. (Ryan McDougall/PA)
Miami turned blue and white and was speckled with coned statues, saltires, and other Scottish trinkets and crazy outfits. (Ryan McDougall/PA)

Flags from all over the country could be seen, including saltires with various towns and cities emblazoned on them.

Following the march and subsequent game, 26-year-old David Chalmers, of Edinburgh, said: “The march was amazing, but it was really hot!”

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David Chalers (L) and Paul Hefferman (R), pictured outside the stadium after the game finished. (Ryan McDougall/PA)

Fifty-four-year-old Paul Hefferman, who is from Scotland but now lives in Louisiana, added: “The march was awesome, but it was hot. I’m acclimated to it now!”

Mr Chalmers joked: “I am definitely not acclimated!”

Legions of Scots then left the stadium, with the singing and laughter heard several streets away.