ST. LOUIS – The 2025 Annie Malone May Day Parade is set to return after briefly being canceled due to economic challenges.
The Annie Malone May Day Parade, known as the second largest African American parade in the country, is a St. Louis tradition that has marked the city for 115 years.
The return of the parade is set to take place on Sunday, May 18 and will serve as a critical fundraiser event for Annie Malone Children & Family Services, an organization that supports programs serving at-risk youth and families across the St. Louis region.
The organization released a statement announcing the return of the parade and the overall support from the community that helped put the parade back on.
“I spent all day yesterday (Feb. 26) in Jefferson City speaking with our senators, state representatives, and community leaders about the parade, and let me tell you—the support was overwhelming,” Annie Malone CEO Keisha Lee said in a release. “They made calls, they took action, and I’m happy to say that the parade is a go!”
Registration for the event is open and the organization encourages the participation from the community.
“We are keeping our tradition alive, but we need everyone to step up,” Lee said. “Let’s make this the biggest and best parade yet!”
To register for the parade and to learn more, click here.