Grand Feature Parade
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
1:00pm
Downtown Martinsburg
Free to WatchDowntown Comes Alive for the Parade
One of the most popular traditions of the festival weekend! Families and friends line the streets of downtown Martinsburg with comfy seats and blankets for floats, marching units, marching bands, dance troupes, fire trucks, and antique cars — led by the Grand Marshal and Queen Pomona’s court.
This year’s theme: “From our orchards to your family — An All-American Celebration.”
2026 Parade Lineup
Saturday, October 17 at 1pm. Lineup is subject to change. Tap a division below to see who’s marching, or download the full lineup.
Download the Parade Lineup (PDF)
Advanced Division — lines up at 1400 block of King Street and Illinois Avenue (by the church)
Division Sponsor: A & A Pools
- A1 South Middle School Band
- A2 A & A Pools Division Sponsor Banner
- A3 Cindy Manor (green 1967 Pontiac)
- A4 Brian Rudy (1973 Opel GT)
- A5 Joe Newcomer (1957 Corvette)
- A6 Robert Johnson (1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible)
- A7 Russell Creel (antique car)
- A8 Susan George (1954 Ford 2-door coupe)
- A9 Scott Stroop (1990 Chevy Chevelle)
- A10 Daniel Effland (Bronco)
- A11 John Bigiarelli (1966 Chevy Nova)
- A12 Cary Hitchcock (1971 Corvette)
- A13 Berkeley Co. Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 5045 Honor Guard
- A14 Eddie Gochenour (1937 Chevy Fire Truck)
- A15 Boca Raton Engine (retired)
- A16 Lynx EMS (Ambulance Unit, Wheelchair Unit)
- A17 Berkeley County Emergency Ambulance Authority
- A18 Westphal Hose Company #5 (1944 Chevy Oren Firetruck)
- A19 South Berkeley Volunteer Fire Company
- A20 South Berkeley Volunteer Fire Company (Engine 21, Brush Truck 20)
- A21 Baker Heights Volunteer Fire Dept.
- A22–A32 Morgan County Jeepers
- A33 Governor of West Virginia Patrick Morrisey
Division I — lines up at S. Illinois Avenue
Division Sponsor: Jordan & Hess
- D1-1 Jordan & Hess Division Sponsor Banner
- D1A City Police Escort — Chief Gibson
- D1-2 MSAHF Banner
- D1-3 MSAHF Sponsor Potomac Bank
- D1-4 Johnny Appleseed Float — 2025 Baby Appleseed winners: Tiny Mister Barrett Kyle Cushwa, Tiny Miss Marlow Barr, Little Miss Lorelei Bowers
- D1-5 2025 Little Mister Bradley Rickard-Tyson (float)
- D1-6 Queen Pomona Brinkley Miller and Court (float)
- D1-7 Queen Pomona Brinkley Miller and Court (float)
- D1-8 Grace Riane Bridals & Formal Wear
- D1-9 BCS Air Force JROTC Color Guard
- D1-10 – D1-14 Berkeley County Schools Air Force Junior ROTC (Marching Unit)
- D1-15 Military Ball Queen 2026 — Cadet Senior Master Sergeant Summer Sheets
- D1-16 Honored West Virginian John M. Miller III (tractor pulling wagon)
- D1-17 Jordan & Hess Float — Miss Berkeley County Kaitlyn Dice, Miss Berkeley County’s Teen Kayden Weaver, Miss North Eastern Katherine Spotts, Miss North Eastern’s Teen Addison Everhart
- D1-18 Mike Hornby for WV Delegate
- D1-19 St. Joseph’s School Genesis Show Choir
- D1-20 Quad State Farmers and Mechanics Insurance Banner Sponsor
- D1-21 National United States Title Holders: Addison Suppok (National Preteen) and Shyann Kesner (National Jr. Teen)
- D1-22 National United States Title Holders: Emmalyn Silveous (Jr. National Preteen) and Eden Kesner (National Princess)
- D1-23 Inspirations Dance Studio
- D1-24 Berkeley County Schools (golf cart)
- D1-25 Berkeley County Schools (vehicle)
- D1-26 Berkeley County Schools (school bus)
- D1-27 Committee to Elect Joseph Kinser Circuit Court Judge
- D1-28 Chick-fil-A Martinsburg
- D1-29 Senator Jason Barrett Band Sponsor Banner
- D1-30 – D1-33 Martinsburg High School Band
- D1-34 Martinsburg High School Cheerleaders
- D1-35 Shelly Schoppert, Circuit Clerk
- D1-36 Rich Stephens for Circuit Judge
- D1-37 MBC Parks and Recreation: Turning Pointe Centre for Dance and Flip Over Gymnastics
- D1-38 Apple Peeling Champion Patricia Huchsteller
- D1-39 Ken Reed for the 15th Senate Seat
- D1-40 Miss Apple Valley
Division II — lines up at S. Georgia Avenue
Division Sponsor: Novella Women’s Health
- D2-1 Novella Women’s Health Banner Sponsor
- D2-2 Novella Women’s Health (float)
- D2-3 Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Color Guard
- D2-4 Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (Bearcat / Sheriff walking)
- D2-5 Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (cruiser)
- D2-6 MSAHF President Mary Beth Blair
- D2-7 167th Airlift Wing Honor Guard led by MSgt Kayla Hoffmaster
- D2-8 MSAHF Grand Marshal Staff Sergeant Andy Wolfe (flatbed with members of the 167th riding and walking)
- D2-9 The Wolfe Family (vehicle)
- D2-10 – D2-13 167th Support Squadron
- D2-14 Senator Jason Barrett Banner Sponsor
- D2-15 Miss West Virginia Elizabeth Romanek
- D2-16 Sleep in Heavenly Peace — WV Eastern Panhandle
- D2-17 Velocity Dance Team
- D2-18 Katie Rose for West Virginia
- D2-19 USSVI Tri-State Base (specialty unit)
- D2-20 Your Hobby Place, LTD (truck/trailer)
- D2-21 GSCNC SU 15-10, Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital — Berkeley County (float and walkers)
- D2-22 Protege Twirling Team
- D2-23 Izaak Walton League of America — Haunted Trails (trailer)
- D2-24 Band Sponsor Headquarters Hair Design Banner
- D2-25 – D2-29 Musselman High School Band
- D2-30 Convention of States — Barbara Thomas (red Mustang)
- D2-31 Becky Jane 4 WV (Becky Jane Dunmire)
- D2-32 Wilson for US Senate
- D2-33 – D2-36 Apollo Youth Theater Company
- D2-37 Studio 214
- D2-38 Miss Eastern Panhandle River Jenkins
- D2-39 Miss Berkeley County Youth Fair Queen Alaya Puffenburger
- D2-40 Berkeley County 4-H Leaders Association Band Sponsor Banner
- D2-41 – D2-44 Hedgesville High School Band
- D2-45 Brad Noll, WV House #92
Division III — lines up at S. Alabama Avenue
Division Sponsor: Illusions Hair
- D3-1 Illusions Hair Banner Sponsor
- D3-2 Danielle Stephenson, MS Collegiate USA 2026
- D3-3 Eastern Panhandle Community Band
- D3-4 Hedgesville Little League (walkers)
- D3-5 Elite Martial Arts & MMA (float)
- D3-6 Friends of Elizabeth Sanchez
- D3-7 Martinsburg Misfits (float)
- D3-8 Arden Equipment (tractor and UTV)
- D3-9 Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle
- D3-10 WV Dairy Princess Abby Blue
- D3-11 LOVNLight Yoga and Dance (float)
- D3-12 Greater Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross (specialty unit)
- D3-13 Relay for Life of the Eastern Panhandle WV (float)
- D3-14 Venom Cheerleading
- D3-15 Apple Valley Waste (specialty unit)
- D3-16A Shenandoah Community Health Band Sponsor
- D3-16B Shenandoah Community Health (mobile unit)
- D3-17 – D3-20 Spring Mills High School Band
- D3-21 Spring Mills High School Cheerleaders
- D3-22 Potomac District Council, Scouting America (float)
- D3-23 Snyder’s Bible Chapel
- D3-24 Martinsburg Little League (float)
- D3-25 WIC — Women, Infants and Children (car)
- D3-26 Gorilla Fireworks Supercenter (float)
- D3-27 Mountaineer Kitchens and Baths (float)
- D3-28 Committee to Elect Charles Horst
- D3-29 – D3-30 Made in the Shade LLC
- D3-31 Faithful Hearts Horses and Friends
Parade contacts: Belinda Hite 304-283-4466 • Kevin McBee 304-283-5044
2026 parade route
The parade route for 2026 follows the same path as last year and was designed by city officials with the public’s enjoyment and safety in mind. For those planning ahead to join us along the route: the parade starts on W. King Street to Maple Avenue; turns left onto Maple Avenue to Burke Street; turns right on Burke Street to Queen Street; and turns right on Queen Street to finish at the Main Entrance of Martinsburg High School.
Awards and Prizes
1st Place — $500
2nd Place — $250
1st Place — $800
2nd Place — $600
3rd Place — $400
Overall Winner (highest score) — $1,000
1st Place — $500
2nd Place — $400
3rd Place — $300
Local high school bands are paid an honorarium for marching.
Parade registration
Parade registration is now closed. Thank you to every group, float, band and vehicle joining us! The official 2026 parade lineup is posted below.
2026 parade sponsors
Berkeley County 4-H Leaders Association • A&A Pools • Novella Women’s Health • Shenandoah Community Health • Headquarters Hair Design • Jordan and Hess Flowers Unlimited • Illusions Hair • Senator Jason Barrett • Farmers and Mechanics Insurance
Saturday, October 17 at 1pm
Registration is closed — thank you to every group joining the 2026 Grand Feature Parade! Grab a spot along W. King Street, Maple Avenue, Burke Street or Queen Street. See the official lineup above.
See the Parade Lineup