Paw Paw WV Parade

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

PAW PAW, W.Va. — A light drizzle didn’t dampen the Memorial Day spirit in tiny Paw Paw as the 66th annual William H. Norton Memorial Day parade wound through town and dozens of community organizations, scouts, churches, and veterans parades through a route lined with neighbors. The rain canceled...

05/23/2026

The Paw Paw Parade Committee wants to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who showed up today to Honor our Fallen Heroes. From parade participants, to vendors to spectators...despite the rain and cool weather, you showed up. You supported. You remembered and you honored. And we couldn't be more honored that you chose to spend the day with us. THANK YOU.

05/23/2026

Parade Winners

Grand Prize-Church of Christ

Equestrian- Elizabeth Tomlinson
Specialty Vehicles-1st David Howey, 5 Ton Military Truck
2nd Thomas Hines 1944 Jeep Willys

Decorated Vehicle-
1st Paw Paw Little League
2nd Senior Life Services-In remembrance of Vince Martin & Veterans
3rd Goonies Off Road Jeeps

Marching/Walking Units-
1st Scouting AmericaPack 81 & Troops 81
2nd Party Crashers
3rd Tri State Honor Guard

Special Entry-
1st Paw Paw Festival & Homer
2nd Uncle Sam

Floats-
1st Mountaineer Health Center
2nd Dead Soldier
3rd Lighthouse Assembly of God

Special Recognition Trophies go to Scouting America Pack 81 & Troops 81

Thank you for participating and hope to see you next year!!

05/23/2026

A few short minutes until the 66th W.H. Norton Memorial Day Parade. What are your plans after? Did I mention...at Paw Paw Schools, WV we have food, free face painting, free balloons, free coloring. Vendors. There's a bake sale to benefit an amazing opportunity for our school to go on a great trip to the UK. Then, stop by the Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. They have some food and the Morgan County WV 911 is set up over there too. Get out here!

05/23/2026

Our vendors are ready. Free Balloons on the front porch of the high school. Free kids activities inside. Please come out and support everyone who showed up!!

05/22/2026

PARADE IS NOT CANCELLED
We are changing a few things….
Craft and food vendors will still be at the PAW PAW schools beginning at 9.
Kids activities- ballon artist, face painter, and art supplies will be at the entrance to the high school from 10-12.
There will be plenty of parking available at the school since the CAR SHOW was cancelled.
Award ceremony that occurs after the parade is CANCELLED. We will announce winners later in day and will arrange a pickup time.

American Legion events are still happening.

05/19/2026

REMINDER: The parade will still be held RAIN OR SHINE.

05/19/2026

UPDATE!!! A HELPER HAS BEEN FOUND. THANK YOU!!!

We are in need of a convertible willing to join the parade and carry one of our participants. If you can help, please reach out!

05/19/2026

Come join us for your meal this Saturday during the Paw Paw Memorial Day car show and parade!