Since 1957 when the first German-American Steuben Parade marched in Queens, Germanic heritage and culture have been on display in New York City as the Steuben Parade has grown into the largest event of its kind in the United States. With its colorful regional costumes or Trachten, marching bands, decorated floats, social groups and dance groups, the Steuben Parade is celebrating its 62. anniversary this year.