Jena, August 30, 2026. For the sixth time, the City of Jena and the U.S. Consulate General Leipzig are jointly celebrating German-American Friendship Day. Citizens are invited to a complimentary bratwurst this coming Thursday.
- What: Public bratwurst grilling for German-American Friendship Day
- When: Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 12:15 PM
- Where: Holzmarkt, Jena
- Who: Lord Mayor Thomas Nitzsche and U.S. Consul General Jodi Breisler
- Cost: Free admission, bratwurst available while supplies last
Joint Grilling with Prominent Guests
Starting at 12:15 PM, Lord Mayor Thomas Nitzsche and U.S. Consul General Jodi Breisler will personally be at the grill on the Jena Holzmarkt. All interested parties are welcome to sample the freshly grilled specialties and engage in conversation. The event will continue as long as supplies last.
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Background: German-American Friendship Day
The commemorative day historically honors the German heritage in North America and refers to the founding of Germantown. Its founders, led by the German preacher Franz Daniel Pastorius, landed in Philadelphia on October 6, 1683. While the day has typically been observed in October in previous years, the gathering in Jena is taking place in early September this year.
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Bratwurstbraten zum German-American Friendship Day
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