The vibrant reds and greens of Christmas parade floats instantly set a festive mood, but what else do you need to make your holiday parade floats truly shine? Here are our top five essentials for creating a fabulous holiday float this season:
1. Trees
Nothing embodies the holiday spirit quite like Christmas trees and evergreens. They symbolize hope and joy, making them a staple for any Christmas parade float. When selecting trees, consider the trailer size and weight limits. If real trees are too heavy or don’t fit your design, opt for lightweight plastic or colorful cardboard standups. For a non-traditional touch, our stunning Lit Trees come with metallic floral sheeting to captivate your audience and enhance your float’s overall aesthetic.
2. Snow
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Make it a reality with a snowy landscape on your Christmas parade floats. Our Snow Floral Sheeting (available in iridescent options) makes dressing your trailer bed quick and easy. Sprinkle artificial snow over other decorations to create a winter wonderland vibe that delights spectators.
3. Lights
Add some sparkle to your holiday parade floats with plenty of lights! To simplify your setup, use Flex Lights, which are designed for outdoor use and won’t malfunction in inclement weather. Illuminate major design elements like trees and backdrops, and outline structures like gingerbread houses for visibility during twilight. Consider adding fairy lights, strobes, or projections to amplify the festive atmosphere—after all, the more lights, the merrier!
4. Costumed Characters
Bring the magic of the season to life by populating your Christmas parade floats with delightful characters like Santa, elves, and reindeer. Cardboard standups are an affordable way to add vibrant, lightweight figures to your float. For an interactive touch, include live performers dressed as these beloved characters, especially if your float features a Santa’s workshop theme. This will surely elevate the holiday spirit among young parade-goers!
5. Trimmings
Enhance your design with cheerful trimmings such as sleighs, Christmas balls, holly, candy canes, stockings, and gifts. Explore various holiday decor to beautifully tie your theme together and create an inviting, festive atmosphere.
Bonus Tips
Music: Fill the air with joyful tunes to make your float stand out. Curate a Christmas playlist to create a festive vibe that spectators can’t ignore.
Letter Kits: Spell out a holiday message with our letter kits, adding a personal touch to your float’s sides or backdrop.
Complete Parade Float Kits: Short on time? Our ready-to-go Christmas and holiday parade float kits are thematically stunning and compatible with various transportation methods.[SS1]
Giveaways: Embrace the spirit of giving by preparing treats and goodies to hand out to spectators—check out our selection for inspiration!
Now that you know how to transform your Christmas and holiday floats into a warm and inviting spectacle, it’s time to get started! Shop with us today for all the parade float supplies you need to create the holiday parade float of your dreams!
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Need winter and holiday parade float ideas? The holidays are upon us. In this article, we will give you some parade float ideas and concepts — ranging from the fun, colorful and popular to the classic or one-of-a-kind — and how you can make your parade float stand out this season.