An original float by Tri-State Parade Productions. All Floats start with a detailed drawing before designers build the actual float.


Shaw Parades was formed in 1957 by John Shaw Sr. and was originally named "Tri-State Parade Productions". John Shaw Jr. took over the business in 1982 and changed the name to Shaw Parades. John Shaw III joined the company in 1997 to become the 3rd generation involved with Shaw Parades.

In 1957 the company started with three parade floats and has expanded to over sixty parade floats available. The company has been in business for over 55 years with the motto "The Personal Touch in Customized Floats".

Award Winning Shaw Parade floats have appeared in these major cities:

Atlanta, GA

Baltimore, MD

Canton, OH

Charlotte, NC

Columbus, OH

Charleston, WV

Indianapolis, IN

Louisville, K

Vancouver, B.C.

Minneapolis, MN

Nashville, TN

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Richmond, VA

Winchester, VA

Washington, DC

Montgomery, AL