History will march on during the 114th Annie Malone May Day Parade on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in downtown St. Louis.
“The Annie Malone May Day Parade is a St. Louis tradition and the oldest African American parade in the nation,” said Keisha Lee, Annie Malone CEO.
“It is also the largest fundraiser for Annie Malone Children and Family Services which serves nearly 500 children and parents per year with programs in crisis management, therapeutic education, and youth substance abuse prevention and treatment.”
For a second consecutive year, sponsor White Castles will support Annie Malone with a Round Up at the Register promotion through April 30 at 10 locations: Kingshighway and Natural Bridge, Kingshighway and Delmar, Jennings, Grand & Gravois, Olive Blvd, in University City, Berkeley, Fenton, Eureka, Kirkwood and High Ridge.
“We are excited to partner with Annie Malone to provide much-needed funds to support disadvantaged children and families in our community,” said Darrin Cotton, regional director of restaurant operations for White Castles.
Joining White Castle, Inc, in parade sponsorship are Walmart, Midwest BankCentre, St. Louis Development Corporation, BJC, Procter & Gamble, and William C. Harris Funeral Homes.
This year’s parade theme is “Connecting Physical Health to Mental Health.” Kendra Holmes, Affinia Healthcare president and CEO, will serve as grand marshal.
Media sponsors include KSDK 5 On Your Side, KTVI Fox 2, News 11, Majic 104.9 FM, 100.3 FM The Beat FM, Gospel 1600 AM, BIN 103.7 FM, Hot 104.1 FM and 96.3 FM The Lou.
Sponsors and parade participants may also sign-up online at 7pm or attend Sign-Up Saturdays on April from 9 to 11 a.m. at Annie Malone headquarters, 2612 Annie Malone Dr., St. Louis, MO 63113.
