St. Joseph holds annual Apple Blossom Parade

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Apple Blossom Parade came through town again, with something for the community to enjoy.

The festival has been an ongoing tradition in St. Joseph, dating back to 1924 when the first parade was held to watch the apple blossom tress come into full bloom.

"It's a St. Joseph tradition," community member Mark Pickerel said. "The first Saturday of May has always been something people look forward when the calendar changes. It brings the community together. You see a lot of people that you maybe only see that one time of year, here at the Apple Blossom Parade."

A wide variety of businesses and organizations participated in the parade, including the St. Joseph Fire Department, Missouri Air Guard and finalists from the Apple Blossom Pageant.

The long lasting tradition will continue to be a staple in St. Joseph, as the next parade continues to be an event for the community to look forward to.