Annie Malone May Day Parade

Annie Malone’s contributions to St. Louis go beyond starting the second-longest Black American parade in the nation.

The May Day Parade has marched through the streets of St. Louis since 1910. It is the largest fundraiser for the social services organization.

Annie Malone Children & Family Services canceled its 2025 May Day Parade. The nonprofit is prioritizing funding to better support its clients who need shelter and food.

For over a century, the Annie Malone Children and Family Services agency has brought thousands of community members together in the country’s…

High-steppers, marching bands and elaborate floats are always crowd pleasers at the Annie Malone Children and Family Services Annie Malone May Day…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 12, 2012 - Many St. Louisans may connect the name Annie Malone with a springtime parade that…