Each year, on the third Saturday of September, the German-American Steuben Parade is held on Manhattan’s famous Fifth Avenue. The aim and purpose of the Parade is to provide Americans, including the nation’s statesmen, with a visual of the great role played by Germanic immigrants in the development of the United States. The Parade instills in all Americans with roots from German speaking countries a deep-rooted sense of pride and accomplishment. The most recent census reveals that one in four Americans is of Germanic decent. In addition to many local groups, schools, businesses and organizations, there were 24 different groups from Germany and Switzerland marching this year. The parade is followed by the “Oktoberfest in Central Park” with well over 5,000 participants. On the Friday beforehand the community get’s together for an elegant Gala Dinner to honor the Grand Marshalls and help the fundraising efforts for the parade. This year’s Grand Marshalls were renown architect Helmut Jahn (above) and Dr. Peter Beyer.
Next year the Steuben Parade will take place on September 21st, 2019. Save the date!
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