McDonald's May Day Blues Fest
Immediately following the Parade, Niecy from Foxy's 95.5 will host the McDonald's May Day Blues Fest. The event will take place in Kiener Plaza at 7th and Market Street with performances by nationally known Wendell B. often compared to greats like Luther Vandross and Barry White; and Skeet Rodgers and Inner City Blues Band - the best Blues Band in St. Louis, concluding the weekend of celebrations.
Annie Malone Annual Festival
The McDonald’s May Day Blues Fest immediately follows the May Day Parade in downtown St. Louis’ Kiener Plaza. All of St. Louis is invited to come and enjoy live music from some of St. Louis’ most talented blues singers and musicians while basking in beautiful May weather. The live concert is free and open to the entire family. In the past, concert supporters have enjoyed artists such as Denise Thimes, Anita Jackson, Tony Simmons, and Kim Massie. This event has also included a guest appearance from DeAndre Perryman of American Idol fame.
2010 McDonald's May Day Bluefest
The 2010 McDonald's May Day Bluefest being held at Kiener Plaza is scheduled for Sunday, May 16, immediately following the parade. This year's event promises to close out the May Day weekend events in beautiful style. McDonald’s has partnered up with Café Soul, voted St. Louis’ #1 Open Mic by The RFT in 2007, to provide various local artists for this year's McDonald's Bluefest. Café Soul hosted special auditions for artists to perform specifically for this year's festival.
Follow the parade route to the McDonald's May Day Blues Fest at Kiener Plaza starting at 4pm. This FREE family event highlights some of the area's top neo soul and blues performers. The voice behind Café Soul, CoCo Soul will host this two-hour concert. Justin Hoskins, the 2007 Grand Prize Winner of the McDonald's R&B Soul Search will perform as well as Ms. Shelley Miller the 2007 McDonald’s R&B Soul Search 1st Runner-Up.
McDonald's, a proud supporter of the St. Louis community, will present a $10,000 check to the Annie Malone Center for the third year in a row, which includes a special appearance by Ronald McDonald and the McDonald's Street Team. The Street Team will be passing out FREE coupons for ice cream and other yummy McDonald's menu items.
