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Events
The Volksfest
137th Annual German-American Folk Festival
Oktoberfest in August!
Proceeds help benefit the Fritz Reuter Altenheim and other charities.
Dates: August 20 & 21, 2011
Location: Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey
Admission: $6
Parking: The grounds and nearby shopping areas.
Directions to Schuetzen Park
The Plattduetsche Volkfest Vereen of New York and New Jersey proudly presents the region's longest running continuously held festival celebrating German heritage and the contributions of Germans to the building of the United States. Come see the Bernie Bunger Band, Saturday and the Norbert Ludewig Orchestra, Sunday -- Rain or Shine.
The Schuplatters dance for our guests on Sunday. We will feature the Second Annual Masskrugstemmen Competition sponsored by Hofbrau, Saturday & Sunday. Thousands are expected to attend under sunny skies which will feature beers from Paulaner and other German brewers. Volunteers will serve traditional festival foods from the 'wursts', leberkase, and German regional fish specialties to spectacular potato pancakes and sweet desserts. 2010 brings expanded entertainment and games for children of all ages with a full German marketplace in the Casino. Clowns, Ice Cream and “The Moonwalk” for families.
Did anybody say "Schnapps"? Stop by the (appropriately named) "Schnapps Booth" for the tastes of some of the worlds best apple, corn, and herbal shots.
The Senator Lounge of Schuetzen Park will keep the party going long after the tent shuts down.
German Church Service on Sunday in the Altenheim Chapel at 10:30am.
Little Miss Schuetzen Park - 2010's competition is for the opportunity to ride in this year's Steuben Parade float, sponsored by Thumanns. Parents of girls wishing to enter the competition should seek requirements and information from the organizers at "pageant@volksfest.org"
The "Schuetzen Koenig" - Who's the best shot??? NY Schuetzen Corp organizes the shooting competition at the range located inside The Senator Lounge. Try your 'expert' skill to become the Volksfest "Schuetzen Koenig".
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The Steuben Parade
54th Annual German-American Steuben Parade
Date: September 25, 2010
Location: Fifth Avenue in New York City
The 136 year old Plattduetsche Volksfest Vereen of New York & New Jersey (PVV) is leading the celebration of germanic cultures.
Athough the name is German-American Steuben Parade, it does not depict just the accomplishments of German immigrants and their descendants alone, but includes those of all German-speaking counties, such as Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Northern Italy, as well as all the German-speaking provinces in Central and Eastern Europe.
Steuben Pararde Official Website
Parade History
The purpose and aim of this Parade is to provide all Americans and our leaders with a visual picture of the part played by Germanic immigrants and their descendants in the development of the United States by depicting noteworthy historic events on colorful floats: from Franz Daniel Pastorius, leader of the first group from Krefeld, founder of the first permanent German settlement in Germantown, Philadelphia in 1683; to John Peter Zenger, father of the Freedom of the Press; to Carl Schurz who helped elect President Lincoln and founded the National Parks system; to such statesmen as as Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Herbert Hoover, Congressman Hamilton Fish, Senator Robert F. Wagner, his son Robert Wagner, Mayor of New York City, to such statesmen as Henry Kissinger; as well as men of science, such as John Roebling, Ottmar Mergenthaler, Albert Einstein, Wernher von Braun, and many others, e.g., Levy Strauss.
Within American pop culture descendants of Germanic heritage include Sandra Bullock, David Hasselhoff, Siegfried & Roy, uber-models Claudia Schiffer and Heidi Klum, sport stars such as Michael Schumacher and Boris Becker, and baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
The Parade Organization
The continued success of the Parade from the first to the present is due to the dedication and commitment of many individuals and affiliated organizations who are to be commended for their efforts. Over the years the Parade has grown tremendously with the participation of many members from the Germanic-American Community, including singing societies, sports clubs, social and welfare groups, fraternal orders, religious groups, trade unions, folklore and dance groups, carnival societies and many more. In addition, many thousands of participants from German speaking countries and/or areas are attracted to New York for the Parade every year, encouraging the spirit of German-American friendship.
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