EVENTS

Steuben Day Parade

There are events that occur in the USA that involve participation by Turners and their Societies.  One such event is the Steuben Day Parade which takes place in several large cities and towns across this country.  This year the Steuben Day Parade in New York City celebrated its 50th Anniversary.  Honorary Grand Marshall this year was former Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger and former German Chancellor Dr. Helmut Kohl was the Guest of Honor.  The parade travels up the east side of Central Park on 5th Avenue from 61st Street to just past 86th Street. 

Turner Post 1680 of the American Legion has the honor to be the color guard leading off the parade with the Steuben Day flag and national flags of Germany, and  the USA.   These are the flags saluted in a short mid-parade ceremony which takes place at the Reviewing Stand where the honored guests speak.

Many German and German-American  societies as well as local marching bands and pipers participate in the parade which takes hours to complete.  It is a very colorful spectacle with music, costumes, floats and performances throughout the entire route. 

The American Turner's New York District is represented by ATNY and the Long Island Turners. 

Links to Parade sites:

www.germanparadenyc.org  for an overall treatment of the Parade with a Gallery of photos from previous years and much more.

www.steubensociety.org the Steuben Society of America

www.liturners.org > Events > Steuben Days for photos of the 2007 Parade.

Historical Links to Baron Von Steuben:

Short biography from US History at Valley Forge participants

There are several other activities throughout the weekend.  Turner Post 1680 also takes part in the Blessing of the Flags Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral prior to the parade. 

We invite Turners from all societies to send in material from their Steuben Day or any other events that are celebrated across the country.