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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Mrs. Emily Margarethe Haber, German Ambassador to the United States, Named Grand Marshal of the 62nd Annual German-American Steuben Parade

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 […]

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 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 […]

Christina Ostner is celebrating 10 years since she was Princess, and though now in Florida, she still keeps in touch with people she met through the Parade. She loved meeting the different groups from Germany during the Parade events! A close second would be the weekly potato pancakes at the events she attended all summer.  […]

Stefani Kraker is celebrating her 5-year anniversary as Miss German-America! Currently a Speech-Language Pathologist in the New York area (with two published research papers) as well as an active dancer in S.V.V. Original Enzian of Franklin Square, NY, Stefani continues to support the Steuben Parade. She became interested in applying for the Steuben Parade court […]