The 64th Annual Steuben Parade is on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at noon! We will start the day with the mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 9am. All are welcome to join!
This year we are honored to have German Consul General David Gill, as Grand Marshal of our Parade. CG Gill was assigned to the position, located in New York City, in August of 2017.
The Steuben Parade Committee will welcome participant groups from NY, NJ, CT, PA and VA. Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Groups from Overseas (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Brazil, etc.) will not be participating this year. However, 12 colorfully decorated Floats will ride up NYC’s Fifth Avenue including:
- The American Turners of New York
- The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Hoffbrau Bierhaus NYC
- Reichenbach Spaten
- The German Masonic Charitable Foundation
- The German-American Steuben Committee NJ
- German School Connecticut
- Plattdeutsche Retirement Home
- Plattdeutsche Volksfest Vereen of NY & NJ
- The Steuben Society of America
- Koelsche Funke New York
- Former Miss German-American Court
For the 64th Steuben Parade Ryan Heanue has been chosen as Junior General. Ryan is 10 years old and has been to the Parade every year. He will be riding in the float along side former Miss German-America‘s and Princesses. Due to COVID-19 there is no 2021 Miss German-America or Court. If you are a former court member and would like to participate in the Parade please contact us here.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Central Park Oktoberfest will not be held this year. In its place, the Steuben Parade Committee has shared a list on the website and social media of local events at restaurants and clubs.
Please follow all current NYC and CDC Guidelines. In accordance to NYC regulations, please wear a mask if not vaccinated and unable to social distance.
