DLP Concerts, in partnership with Radford University and The City of Radford, is presenting a musical lineup that will delight festival goers of all ages and musical preferences.

Music begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Radford as the much loved and highly anticipated Radford Highlanders Festival kickoff parade returns with some new sounds and faces. In addition to the stirring music of pipe and drums, parade enthusiasts will be treated to the eclectic sounds of Radford’s hometown marching band, The Radford High School Bobcats. Follow the bands as they wind their way through downtown and up Tyler Avenue to the festival grounds on Moffett Field.

From noon until 5:30 p.m., local and regional music acts will perform on Moffett Quad. Check this site frequently for updates on the music entertainment lineup.

The evening concludes with a special concert presentation at 7 p.m. in Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall, featuring the sounds of Seven Nations and Scythian.

Scythian takes center stage at 7 p.m. Considered one of D.C.’s most energetic and eclectic bands by the Washington Post, this band enjoys bringing fans to their feet and engaging them in the concert. Scythian’s music features young “raging” fiddle players and while honoring the traditions of Celtic music’s roots, they are not afraid to step over boundaries a bit. Check out a sampling of their music at the Scythian homepage.

Festival day culminates with a headline performance by Celtic rockers Seven Nations. No stranger to the festival, this riveting and rocking group was among the first bands to appear at the festival in its formative years. From the time they play their first note until they take their final bow, fans are clapping, cheering, singing and dancing. Birthed in New York City in 1993, the band has since released numerous recordings and toured extensively across the nation. As young musicians, members grew up playing Celtic music. As adults, they have continued their love of traditional music and season their tunes with a style of rock that is original and electrifying. See what they’re all about at their web site.

Though festival admission is free, tickets are required for the 7 p.m. concert series. Admission is $10 for RU students and $15 for the general public.