Von Steuben Parade

German-American Fest - Presented by the United German-American Societies of Chicago

The parade celebrates Baron Friedrich von Steuben, who came to this country as a volunteer offering his services to General George Washington.  General von Steuben converted the revolutionary army into a disciplined fighting force, instilling in them much needed inspiration, confidence and competence.

The annual Von Steuben Parade is the German American Event of the year.  It is held in September, when hundreds of participants march, dance, play music or ride the many beautiful floats on Lincoln Avenue and join the festivities later at the German-American Fest.
 

Parade Route Details
On Saturday, September 10^th the following streets will be closed for the parade:

• N. Lincoln Avenue will be closed from Irving Park Road to W. Eastwood Avenue.
   
• W. Eastwood Avenue will be closed from N. Lincoln Avenue to N. Western Avenue.
   
• N. Western Avenue will be closed from W. Eastwood Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue.

 
The following street sections are scheduled to be closed at the following times:

• N. Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park Road to Berteau is projected to be closed form 12:00pm – 2:45pm.
   
• W. Montrose Avenue closed at Lincoln Avenue from 2:00pm – 2:45pm
   
• All East-West streets along the parade route will be closed as the parade goes by.
   
• N. Western Avenue closes at W. Irving Park Road to W. Lawrence Avenue (Northbound Only) from 2:15pm – 3:00pm.