Annie Malone postpones parade, plans festival for 2026 amid financial challenges

Annie Malone Children and Family Services leaders have postponed the organization’s annual parade for a second year in a row. Leaders cite financial challenges and an urgent need to upgrade its headquarters.

Annie Malone Children and Family Services is postponing its annual parade for a second year in a row, citing financial hardships and a need to focus on renovating its buildings.

Instead, the organization will host the Annie Malone May Day Community Festival & Talent Showcase on May 17. Last year’s festivities were scheduled for May 18, two days after the spring tornado devastated neighborhoods across St. Louis, primarily in north city…

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