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.

Ready To March

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Members of the Soldan High School marching band, ready to strut their stuff. Very sharp uniforms and I like the white tubas. But look at the difference in the facial expressions. It all blended once they started playing.

An old Shriner glides down Market Street on Downtown St. Louis 365.