Von Steuben Day
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Steuben Day is held September 17, celebrating Baron Friedrich von Steuben, who arrived in the United States as a volunteer offering his services to General George Washington, and is generally considered the German-American event of the year. Participants march, dance, and play music.
Steuben Day is celebrated in Yulan, New York on September 24 with a parade and a country fair serving German food, with music, costumes and other items. Template:US-stub Template:Festival-stubde:Steubenparade