For over a century, the Annie Malone Children and Family Services agency has brought thousands of community members together in the country’s second-largest African American parade: the Annie Malone May Day Parade.
Last Sunday’s procession marked its 109th celebration in downtown St. Louis. Parade viewers saw marching bands, local business owners on floats and peppy cheerleaders throughout Market Street near Union Station.
For the agency, the bash is a yearly celebration to let the public know they are still in the city and willing to serve the needs of a growing community. Check out the full story.
By Andrea Henderson, St. Louis Public Radio