Thank you to all our sponsors who supported the Virtual 63rd Steuben Parade during these trying and difficult times. We appreciate the support and commitment you have to our German-American heritage and friendship.
A Virtual 63rd Annual German-American Steuben Parade
In response to the recent announcement by Mayor DeBlasio that all large events requiring a NYC events permit are being cancelled through September 30 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the German-American Steuben Parade Committee is saddened to announce that the 63rd Annual German-American Steuben Parade in its traditional format has been cancelled for 2020. Also […]
Meet Takeo Ischi
His love of music became apparent at a very young age after joining a school singing group in which he got to know and love alpine folklore. Takeo was so excited about yodeling, he practiced diligently at his home in Tokyo and soon appeared on Japanese television as a yodeler and alphorn player. During a […]
Max Bratwurst und Bier – An authentic German restaurant in Astoria, Queens
New Sponsor Alert! We’d like to introduce Max Bratwurst und Bier, an authentic German restaurant in Astoria, Queens. On April 27, 2012, Max Bratwurst und Bier opened their doors as an authentic German restaurant in Astoria, Queens. We’ve been talking to owner Renny Fusha to learn more. The open floor plan of their restaurant allows […]
LAMY – Rediscover the Art of Writing
Written By: Samantha Hart New Sponsor Alert! I’d like to introduce Sam Agyemang (general manager) of Lamy, a family owned business best known for writing utensils, specifically the timeless fountain pen. First conceived in Heidelberg, Germany during in the 1930’s; its philosophy was rooted in the sensible and simple, Bauhaus movement. A movement characterized by craftsmanship […]
Das Fenster – “THE” magazine of the German-American community
Das Fenster German Language Magazine is truly “THE” magazine of the German-American community, helping people stay connected and helping them live the German culture in America! Since 1904, Das Fenster German language magazine has been fulfilling it’s role of service to the German-American community. Today, in our 115th year, our team of talented professional journalists […]
Grand Marshal of the 62nd German-American Steuben Parade: Mrs. Emily Margarethe Haber, German Ambassador to the United States
Mrs. Emily Margarethe Haber, German Ambassador to the United States, Named Grand Marshal of the 62nd Annual German-American Steuben Parade
Celebrate German-American Friendship Month!
Due to COVID 19 we will not be having official Steuben Parade events other than on Parade Day. The Oktoberfest in Central Park will not take place in 2021. Instead we recommend you visit our sponsors! STEUBEN PARADE MASS Saturday, September 18, 9:00 AM St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue at 50th Street, NYC 64th GERMAN-AMERICAN […]
Elke Marks: Miss German-America 1994
Elke Marks (Miss German-America 1994) is celebrating her 25th anniversary as Queen of the German-American Steuben Parade this year! Klaus Wedemeier (Lord Mayor of Bremen, President of Bundesrat) and Ute Lally, (NY Supreme Court Justice) were the Grand Marshalls of the 1994 parade season. She originally applied for a court position because of her father’s […]
Miss German-America’s Karneval in Köln
Written by: Pavlina Schriel, Miss German-America 2019 This past March I had the life changing opportunity to travel to Köln for Karneval. Although my time in Germany was short, it was full of activity. On my first full day, I was invited to join the Mayor’s float in a parade in Hürth. It was with […]