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.
2008 Annual May Day Activities
120th Annual Celebration - May 16th, May 17th, May 18th
Theme: "Together We Stand "
Colors: Annie Malone Agency Colors - Green, Black, Gold, White
The 2008 May Day schedule of activities begin with the Kickoff Barbecue Benefit, to be held Friday, April 25 in Kiener Plaza. The May Day weekend is schedule for Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18. This year's activities will commemorate Annie Malone's 120th anniversary of service to the community.
- Kickoff Barbecue Benefit, Friday, April 25, 2008
- Soiree, Friday, May 16, 2008
- Gospel Music Celebration, Saturday, May 17, 2008
- Annual May Day Parade, Sunday, May 18, 2008
- McDonald's May Day Bluesfest, Sunday, May 18, 2008
For more information on the 2008 May Day activities, celebrity servers, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please contact us.
