Of course, the event that people most identify with Annie Malone is the annual May Day Parade. That's not surprising, considering that this event now attracts 200 floats and 100,000 spectators each year. However, the Annie Malone Parade is more than just a show. It represents our most significant fundraising effort, and the entire St. Louis community has traditionally helped to make it a success.
In recent years, our May Day festivities have expanded from a single day's celebration to an entire weekend of events. While the parade remains the cornerstone of the weekend, an evening Soiree dinner and various other events have all been added to the May Day schedule.
2009 Annual May Day Activities
121ST Annual Celebration - May 15th, May 16th, May 17th
Theme: "Connecting Families "
Colors: Annie Malone Agency Colors - Green, Black, Gold, White
The 2009 May Day schedule of activities begin with the Kickoff Barbecue Benefit, to be held Friday, April 24 in Kiener Plaza. The May Day weekend is schedule for Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17. This year's activities will commemorate Annie Malone's 121st anniversary of service to the community.
- Kickoff Barbecue Benefit, Friday, April 24, 2009
- Soiree Awards Dinner & Silent Auction , Friday, May 15, 2009
- Gospel Music Celebration, Saturday, May 16, 2009
- Annual May Day Parade, Sunday, May 17, 2009
- McDonald's May Day Bluesfest, Sunday, May 17, 2009
For more information on the 2009 May Day activities, celebrity servers, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please contact us.
