Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band

The Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band (SYKB) is a pipe band based in Chicago, founded in 1921. It is one of the oldest continuously operating pipe bands in the United States and has maintained affiliation with the American Legion since 1926. The band was founded by Scottish immigrant brothers Robert H. Sim and James S. Sim, both veterans of World War I who had served with the Gordon Highlanders. It has deep historical ties to the Union Stock Yards on Chicago's South Side and has served as the opening unit of the South Side Irish Parade since 1981. The band is a member of the Midwest Pipe Band Association and competes in Grades 4 and 5.