We are pleased to announce the fifth year of the German-American Committee of Greater New York Scholarships which will be awarded in June of 2021. Given the geographic make up of the German-American Committee of Greater New York and its affiliation with the German-American Steuben Parade of New York City, only those students who live […]
Enjoy a Nuremberg Christmas in the U.S.A. with Lebkuchen-Schmidt
Written by Nicole Miskiewicz Christmas time is upon us and though this year it may seem different with less or no Weihnachtsmärkte (Christmas Markets), the smell of lebkuchen, a honey-sweetened German cake similar to gingerbread, still brings memories and emotions rushing back to us. For more than 85 years, the famous Lebkuchen-Schmidt has been internationally recognized […]
Watch the 2019 Steuben Parade
Follow this link to watch the live cam taping from 2019:
2020 Donation Package
As we begin the steps of recovery, face coverings are still recommended to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The German-American Steuben Parade is offering a 2020 Cornflower, brand new limited edition Lebkuchen heart pin, hand sanitizer, and a face mask (unisex, one size) in exchange for a $30 donation in an effort to celebrate and support […]
THE SEARCH IS ON FOR MISS GERMAN-AMERICA 2020!
Who will be Miss German-America 2020, Queen of the 63rd German-American Steuben Parade of New York? Every year we crown a Miss German-America, Steuben Parade Queen along with two Parade Princesses, Junior Princesses and a Junior General. As spokeswoman for the New York Steuben Parade, the Queen and her court will promote the New York […]
2019 Parade Welcome
The Parade Committee welcomed 15 Groups from Germany and 2 from Austria along with Continental groups from Illinois, Texas and Oregon. The day before the Parade they all gathered for a welcome ceremony.
2019 Steuben Parade
2019 celebrated the 62nd Annual German-American Steuben Parade on 5th Avenue in NYC. The Grand Marshal was Ambassador from Germany to the US Emily Haber along with Special Guests Brigadier General Frank Graefe, Peter Beyer and Guest Performer Takeo Ischi. The Parade consisted of 9 Divisions, 19 Floats and 6 American Local Marching Bands. The […]
MaiFest: Presenting Miss German-America and Court 2019
62nd Miss German-America Steuben Parade Queen Sophia Huber and Princesses Emily Beiser and Melissa Gescedi
Photo Credit: Russell Miskiewicz
Miss German-America and Court 2019
The German-American Steuben Parade Committee of Greater NY is proud to announce the selection of Miss German-America 2019 & Her Court! Sophia Huber, a 23-year-old resident of Great Neck, NY, was crowned Miss German-America 2019. Miss Huber graduated from Adelphi University with a BBA in Accounting in 2017 and an MBA in 2018. On September […]
Karin Gloistein Tsokanos: Miss German-America 1999
Karin (Gloistein) Tsokanos is celebrating her 20th anniversary of being Miss German-America this year! She still lives in the NY Tri-state area and is Unilever’s Vice President of Finance. Most recently Karin gave birth to a beautiful girl, Kyra Anne. Congratulations to the whole family! Karin’s childhood and upbringing certainly led to Karin being a […]