The 2026 Shanghai Parade will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 12 noon. The parade will run on Washington Street headed west from Lee Street to Church Street. The judges’ stand will be set up in front of Lewisburg City Hall.
The parade lineup will be on Lee Street between the United Methodist Church and WVSOM beginning at 11 a.m. There is no pre-registration required for the parade, just lineup at 11 a.m. Note: Not behind the old Lewisburg Elementary School.
No on street parking is allowed on the parade route the morning of Jan. 1. Residents of Lee Street from Washington Street to Greenbrier Road are also requested not to park on Lee St. the morning of Jan. 1.
The categories for the parade are: 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); and Walker (3 or more in the entry). All persons or groups must advise parade line-up officials of the category in which they are entering!
The first place prize for each category is $55, second place is $35, and third place is $25. Each entrant in a walker category receives $2.
Special prizes that all entries are eligible for are the Joe Ellis Memorial Tradition Award (for the entry which best depicts the history and traditions of the area) – $100; the Mary Satterfield Spirit of Shanghai Award – $100; the Chairman’s Award – $100; and the Jim Wills Memorial Award – $100 (he loved this parade!).
Please note that 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.
