(Clearwisdom.net) Ballwin is located southwest of St. Louis and has a population of over 31,000. On June 23, 2007, the annual Ballwin's Day Parade was held. Falun Gong practitioners participated in the parade for the second time and caught the attention of spectators. They won second place in the Most Welcome category.

Falun Gong practitioners participate in the Ballwin's Day Parade

Group photo of Congressman Akin and Falun Gong practitioners

The melodious music "Pudu" and graceful exercise demonstration won viewers' acclaim. Practitioners heard, "Wonderful!" and "Thank you for your coming!"

Some Chinese people among the spectators waved their hands at the practitioners and smiled, indicating they were moved by the grace of Falun Dafa.

People were pleased to accept the truth-clarification literature. Some wanted to learn Falun Gong and left their phone numbers.

When the practitioners' float passed by the announcer's stage, the host warmly introduced Falun Dafa and praised their entry, saying, "Wonderful!" People sitting on the stage applauded warmly and waved at the practitioners. The parade organizer presented them with an award for second place in the Most Welcome category.

At the end of the procession, Congressman Akin came to talk with the practitioners and had a group photo taken with them.