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2012 May Day Parade

2012 may day

May Day Parade

The Annual Annie Malone May Day Parade, Sunday, May 20, will step-off at 1:00 p.m. for its sixth year traveling East along Market Street between Jefferson and Broadway in downtown St. Louis. Grand Marshals for the parade will be announced at a later time. A number of official dignitaries and child advocates will travel the parade route escorted by multiples of limousines and the Kustom Corvette Club. The 3 hour parade includes a variety of bands, community organizations, and local businesses. Spectators from across the Midwest region attend the event. Some participants travel from Kansas City, Chicago, Illinois and Omaha, Nebraska to support the center's fundraising event efforts.

In The Beginning.

Dancing at the Annie Malone May Day Parade in St. LouisThe first May Day parade was held in 1909 or 1910. Historians agree that the parade became an annual affair after the dedication of the current building at 2612 Annie Malone Drive on May 1st, 1922.

Since its early years, the parade has been a major event for St. Louis' African -American community who have always organized, publicized, participated in, and watched the parade.

Just like the spectators at parades years ago, current crowds are awed by the intricate dance routines of marching bands, the wail and throb of drum and bugle corps, and the fancy steps of majorettes and drum majors.

They are also treated to a distinguished part of African-American heritage. Floats range from simple crepe streamers draped over family sedans to elaborate moving works of art.

While the May Day Parade has evolved through the years, one thing remains constant: the festivities, anchored by the parade, become bigger and better each year.

For us at Annie Malone, this annual celebration is a reminder that we have endured and prospered because the community has embraces and supported us for over 100 years.

May Day Parade 2012

124th Annual Celebration April 27th and May 20th

Theme: "Annie Malone – Embracing Children and Families"
Colors: Green, Black, White, and Gold

The Annual May Day Parade will conclude the activities on Sunday, May 15, taking the route along Market Street between 20th Street and 7th Street in downtown St. Louis. As in the past years, the May Day Parade will feature marching bands, dance teams, floats and motorcades. Entry fees for the parade include the following:

2012 May Day Sponsors

Our Sponsors

Click here to see a full list of our generous sponsors. Annie Malone thanks the following sponsors for their commitment to our 2012 May Day Activities

124th Annual Celebration - April 27th and May 20th

Parade Entry Fees:

Dump Trucks, Diesel Trucks - $ 300.00
Floats, decorated Automobiles - $ 250.00
Motorcycles - $ 85.00
Horses - $ 60.00
Multi-Cultural Performing Groups - $ 60.00
Marching Units, School Bands - No Charge

Booth Vendor Fees:

Vendor reservations are available for a fee of $150.00 for Info/Non-Food Booths, and $175.00 for Food Booths. All vendors are expected to display a vendor permit issued by Annie Malone and shall be responsible for securing all permits from the City of St. Louis. Parade and Booth Vendor applications are now available. Full payment must accompany all applications.

Parade and Booth Vendor applications are now available. Full payment must accompany all applications.