Steuben Day in New York
Under beautiful sunny September skies, thousands of German and Austrian Americans
marched in New York in the 58th annual Steuben Day Parade. Marching units from both the
New York ti-state area, as well as groups and bands from Germany and Austria were part of the festivities on Fifth Avenue.
Units from the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point joined a band from the German Bundeswehr not to mention marchers from the New York City police and Fire Department and
Suffolk County Police.
The parade honors General von Steuben, a Prussian officer who came to colonial America and lent his military services and expertise to the fledgling Colonial Army during the war of Independence.
New York area German Language schools (seen above) also had a noteworthy presence in the parade.
Steuben Day would not be complete without the Brewery and Beer Hall sponsors!
Don't worry...more photos in a few days!!
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