German-American Steuben Parade in NYC

The German-American Steuben Parade takes place every year on the third Saturday in September. It marches up Fifth Avenue to 86th Street, toward Yorkville, once known as Germantown. The parade is named for Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the Prussian-born general who trained George Washington's troops.

The first parade was held in Ridgewood, Queens, in 1956, and the first official Steuben Parade went through Yorkville in 1957. Today it brings together German, Austrian and Swiss-American clubs in Trachten, marching bands and floats, led by cadets from West Point's German Language Club. The 2026 parade, the 69th, was held on September 19.

Parade weekend usually comes with Oktoberfest parties and club events, listed below when they are announced.