Steuben Day Parade

This is a NYC tradition that was started in 1957 when the national flags of both Germany and the United States were presented at the first parade by their respective presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower of the United States and Theodor Heuss of the Federal Republic of Germany. More recently, flags are carried by the Honor Guard.

The official symbol of the Steuben Parade is the Cornflower – in German Kornblume. It is distributed every year as part of the Parade fundraiser. 

The Steuben Parade brings together the entire German-American community. Participants include members of various social and cultural clubs, sports clubs, religious groups and masons. The parade is always led by one or more Grand Marshals. Each year, the parade committee chooses the person to honor. Several of the more famous Grand Marshals of past parades include Dr. Henry Kissinger, George M. Steinbrenner, Donald Trump and many others.

The parade is followed by an Octoberfest in Central Park, at the Rumsey Playfield.  Octoberfest is a ticketed event. 1:30 PM (ends at 7:00 PM) All Ages $25 GA / $130 VIP Tent This event is sold out.

The planned route is for the Parade to start at 64th Street and Fifth Avenue, and for the participants to march up Fifth Avenue to 86th Street.  12:00pm - 2:00pm

Photo courtesy of NewYork.Com