Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Annie Malone Parade

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Each may the Annie Malone Parade comes to downtown St. Louis. The foundation she established in 1888 is a leading provider of social services for children, families and the elderly in our African-American community. Their annual celebration is a two and a half hour spectacular. We will have a look over the next few days.

The Soldan High School marching band is full of color, the blare of brass and pounding drums. They did a complicated criss-cross drill in the middle of Market Street that left me confused. The drum major knew how to strut his stuff.

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8 comments:

  1. OlivierMay 23, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    superbe cette parade, et il y a du monde dans la troupe

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  2. LynetteMay 23, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Marching bands amaze me, they really amaze me. How anyone can play and march and remember it all, seamlessly entertaining us like the well-rehearsed, talented people they are--I love it! Great post, Bob!

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  3. cieldequimperMay 23, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    I always wonder how they don't end up out of breath, especially if they walk a bit fast...

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  4. AnonymousMay 23, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Reminds me of the Army. I hate marching because of the Army.

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  5. WayneMay 23, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I like the top shot a lot Bob

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  6. HalcyonMay 23, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    They look sharp in those uniforms. :)

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  7. PJMay 23, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    As you might guess, because of Mardi Gras here and in Mobile, AL (where Mardi Gras in this country started!) there are lots of marching bands from area schools and they are always amazing to watch. You love your community and it shows.

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoMay 24, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Love the perfect synchronization in the second shot Bob.

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