69th German American Steuben Parade

The 2026 parade will bring German heritage, music and community groups to Fifth Avenue on September 19.

At a Glance

Event
69th German American Steuben Parade
Date
September 19, 2026
Permit hours
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Times are New York local time. Permit hours may include setup and cleanup. See the organizer's announcement for public event times.

Location
East 67 Street · Manhattan
Location map
Type
Parade
What
69th German-American Steuben Parade
When
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Where
Fifth Avenue, New York City
Hours
The parade steps off at noon.

What to Know

Two Grand Marshals

German Ambassador Jens Hanefeld and business executive Norbert R. Wirsching will lead the parade.

Groups and Performers

The procession will include marching bands, dancers, floats, clubs and other organizations.

The 2026 Court

Miss German-America Katja Rabus will ride the Queen’s Float with princesses Serafina Bruchhäuser and Annabella Piretto.