| \n \n 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.
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\n 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.
\n \; \n \n Parade Route \;Details
\n On Saturday\, September 10th the following streets will be closed for the parade: \n \n - \n N. Lincoln Avenue will be closed from Irving Park Road to W. Eastwood Avenue.
\n \; \n - \n W. Eastwood Avenue will be closed from N. Lincoln Avenue to N. Western Avenue.
\n \; \n - \n N. Western Avenue will be closed from W. Eastwood Avenue to W. Lawrence Avenue.
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\n The following street sections are scheduled to be closed at the following times: \n \n - \n N. Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park Road to Berteau is projected to be closed form 12:00pm &ndash\; 2:45pm.
\n \; \n - \n W. Montrose Avenue closed at Lincoln Avenue from 2:00pm &ndash\; 2:45pm
\n \; \n - \n All East-West streets along the parade route will be closed as the parade goes by.
\n \; \n - \n N. Western Avenue closes at W. Irving Park Road to W. Lawrence Avenue (Northbound Only) from 2:15pm &ndash\; 3:00pm.
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LOCATION:N. Lincoln Avenue
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DTSTAMP:20260420T093920Z
URL:http://lincolnsquareravenswood.smartcms.site/events/details/von-steuben-parade-1896
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