Photo from the Shelby Star.
The 2023 Shelby Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, December 17th, at 3:00 p.m. The parade will travel southward down Lafayette Street, and Uptown Shelby's sidewalks are the perfect spot to view this annual holiday spectacular! RSVP to the event on Facebook to receive a reminder on Sunday, December 17th!
Alphabetical List of Parade Participants
No. Organization/Group Name
60 828 Bailbonds
36 Abound Health
15 Academy of Performing Arts
27 Almost Heaven Salon & Spa
44 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
82 American Legion Post 82
86 At Peace Salon and Spa
34 Atrium Health Cleveland
80 Auto Parts U Pull & Scrap Meta
42 BAMM
23 Beaver Bonding
24 Beaver Motorsports Group
90 Bennie Gene Pryor Foundation
59 Berry's Container Service
93 Boost Bike Shop
17 Broad River Camp Ground
73 Broad River European Motor Club
18 Brookdale of Shelby
31 BSA Pack 101 Cub Scouts
89 Carolina Crown Vic
53 CCC Adv. Law Enforcement Training
52 CCC BLET &Corrections training
51 CCC College Athletics
55 CCC Cosmetolgoy, Esthetics and Barbering
50 CCC Electric Line Worker Academy
47 CCC Fire Training Program
49 CCC Heavy Equipment and Commercial Truck Training
46 CCC Nursing and Health Science
48 CCC Student Govnt. Assoc.
54 CCC Yeti's Women's Basketball Team
95 Circle M Livestock Safari Park
10 Clev. Co. Sheriff's Command Post
77 Clev. County Bass Anglers
8 Clev. County Commissioners
12 Clev. County Register Deeds
13 Clev. County School Board
9 Clev. County Sheriff's Office - 5 K-9
40 Clev. Funeral Services
33 Cleveland Acoustics and Drywall
64 Cleveland County Democratic Party
11 Cleveland County EMS
26 Cleveland County GOP
32 Cleveland Volunteer Fire Dept.
21 Clifford's Rescue Army /10-15 Dogs
7 Crest High Marching Chargers
41 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
45 Don Gibson Theatre
83 Elect Tony Berry
69 Elizabeth Football & Cheerleading
88 Gragg Financial
20 Greenbrook Design Center
99 Imperial Comics and Games
29 KTC Broadcasting
25 Laughlin Furniture
66 Little Bit Studio
72 Maranatha Baptist Church
85 Mark Robinson for Governor
79 Michelle, The Critter Sitter
76 Miss Burns High School 2024
37 MVP Gaming Adventures
70 NC Forest Serv./Smokey Bear
87 Number Seven VFD
68 Oak Grove VFD - 3 Dogs
56 OG Ridaz/Shelby & Shelby HeartnSpirit
97 Palmetto Roofing Specialties
101 Piedmont Chimney & HVAC
28 Piedmont Pistons
75 Pink Paradise Wellness & Day Spa
35 Pinnacle Classic Acad Band
96 Pop's Bait and Tackle
63 Rail Trail Boardwalk
57 ReMax
61 Revive Spa & Salt Cave / 2 spaces
43 Road to Hope Shelby
14 Senator Ted Alexander
92 Shanghai VFD
71 Shelby Elite Allstars
4 Shelby Fire & Rescue
105 Shelby High Cheerleaders
106 Shelby High Marching Band
5 Shelby Mayor and Council
30 Shelby Middle Cheerleaders
16 Shelby Nursery/Scottree
6 Shelby Parks & Recreations
2 Shelby PD Chief Brad Fraser
1 Shelby PD Honor Guard
102 Shelby Theatre Company
100 Shelby Towing
58 Shoal Creek Baptist Church
3 SPD Officer & Civilian of the Year
94 Special Moments Photography
84 Steffes
22 Step-n-Out Dance
38 Tammy Arrowood Stars /Tomorrow
62 Turn the Beat Dance Studio
65 Union Terrier Basketball Boosters
78 Unlimited Dance Company
107 USA Santa Claus
67 Utility Tree Service
39 VIA Health Partners
19 Walker Woodworking
81 Washington Missionary Baptist
74 Westview Baptist Daycare
91 White Oak Springs Church
103 WPCS Shelby Podcast
104 Wrights Jewelry
98 Zoar Baptist Chruch
Load-In Times
Participants have been grouped into special categories to make load-in as safe as possible for volunteers, staff, and participants. Please note your entry number above and confirm your load-in time with the list below.
Load-in 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for vehicle (participants may arrive after 1:45 p.m.)
16
19
21
23
27
36
40
43
57
58
60
61
72
74
77
82
83
84
86
96
Load-in 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. for vehicle (participants may arrive after 1:45 p.m.)
64
66
67
79
80
81
98
99
101
Load-in 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (all Cleveland Community College entries)
Please line up based on number; this allows the commentators to give the correct information on camera.
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
Load-in for No. 100 Shelby Towing is 2:30 p.m.
Load-in for the following can begin at 1:45 p.m. All vehicles must be in by 2:30 p.m.
17
18
24
25
28
29
33
37
39
42
44
56
70
73
76
85
88
89
90
93
94
97
103
104
Important Information
If you are a car or motorcycle club, you are limited to 10 vehicles/motorcycles, unless you paid for additional space.
We have the lineup route lined up based on the size of the item you listed for your entry, i.e., truck with trailer, car, walkers etc.
If you have horses, it is your responsibility to diaper them and clean up any accidents that happen.
If you have dogs, it is your responsibility to clean up any accidents. Additionally, all dogs not inside a vehicle must be on a leash and not allowed to run freely.
Do not throw candy. If you have candy, you may hand it to spectators. This is a safety issue.
The lineup is set; please do not ask for changes.
Again, this year Cleveland Community College's C19 will be broadcasting the parade live and some additional times during the week. They will use part, if not all, of what you submitted; there is limited time for commentary for each entry.
From USA Executive Director, Carly Bostic
It is CRUCIAL that you adhere to your lineup timeframe for BOTH your vehicle and participants. Please be sure to arrive at your assigned location on time. Your vehicle may have a different arrival time than your participants.
It is imperative that your participants arrive promptly. For safety reasons, barricades WILL NOT be moved due to tardiness. Barricades are only moved for the assigned vehicle entry.
Be respectful to everyone involved, from staff to volunteers and the other participants. Please remember you are a representative of your organization and this community.
All performances and routines must be in a continuous forward motion. Please keep at least 25 feet between entries at all times.
For safety, candy cannot be thrown.
Per the City of Shelby Police Department and the Uptown Shelby Association, ALL wheels must always remain on the street. For the safety of both the participants and spectators, there will be no burnouts, wheelies, or stunts. You will be immediately removed from the parade if this occurs.
Please share all the information, maps, and details with your organization's participants. They have specific instructions on where to be in the lineup. Again, barricades will not be moved for the safety of staff and volunteers.
Any poor conduct, decor, or participation of any unit or individuals deemed inappropriate will result in immediate removal from the parade.
Please remember to decorate your float with Christmas decor and help us spread the Christmas spirit and cheer throughout Uptown Shelby!
Violation of these rules may result in removal from the 2023 Parade and/or tentative allowance in future parades.
If you have any questions, please contact the Uptown Shelby Association office at 704-484-3100.