LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Here is a fact sheet for the 2026 Shanghai Parade.
Parade Route: Washington St. headed west from Lee St. to Church St. The judges’ stand is on Washington St. at City Hall.
Date and Time: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 12 p.m.
Line-Up: On Lee St. between the United Methodist Church and WVSOM beginning at 11 a.m. Note: Not behind the old Lewisburg Elementary School.
Parking: No on-street parking is allowed on the parade route the morning of Jan. 1. Residents of Lee St. from Washington St. to Greenbrier Road are also requested not to park on Lee St. the morning of Jan. 1.
CATEGORIES AND PRIZES: (All categories below offer: 1st Prize: $55, 2nd Prize: $35, 3rd Prize: $25)
Animals other than equine (drawn, ridden, led),
Antique Cars/Classic Vehicles,
Equestrian (equines drawn, ridden, or led),
Best Dressed Farm Equipment,
Float,
Music (singles or groups),
Walker (1 or 2 in the entry),
Walker (3 or more in the entry).
SPECIAL PRIZES: (All Entries Are Eligible For Any Of These)
Joe Ellis Memorial Tradition Award (for the entry which best depicts the history and traditions of the area) – $100.
Mary Satterfield Spirit of Shanghai Award – $100.
Chairman’s Award – $100.
Jim Wills Memorial Award – $100 (he loved this parade!).
Walkers: Each entrant in a walker category receives $2.
NOTE: All persons or groups must advise parade line-up officials of the category in which they are entering.
There is no pre-registration for the parade – be at the line-up at 11 a.m.
Candy may be passed out by hand – please do not throw it.
No sirens, please.
Prizes will be given out in front of City Hall immediately after the parade. If not picked up, your prize will be available at City Hall only until Jan. 31.
