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Steuben Parade in New York

The 59th annual German American Steuben Day Parade
marched up Fifth Avenue to the tunes of brass bands and
yes, even bagpipes!

The parade route went from 68th Street to 86th Street on the Upper East Side, ending
in Yorkville once the thriving cultural hub of the German/American community.

The event  honors the important role played by
Baron Frederich Wilhelm von Steuben in helping and training
America's Revolutionary Army during the War of Independence.

Grand Marshalls included German Ambassador Peter Wittig and former Olympic medalist
Katarina Witt.

Among the groups participating from Germany...

                                             Statt Garde Colonia Ahoj

                                               
Of course football...both European and American.

Marchers from across the New York area, Germany and Austria joined
in the festivities under beautiful September skies.

Groups from the New York City Police and Fire Department Steuben Societies marched along too,

along with ethnic clubs from New Jersey and Long Island.

And of course the Beer Floats!

Until Next Year!!

Auf Wiedersehen!