Looking for inspiration for your holiday parade floats? The holiday season is here, and with it comes the joy and stress of choosing the perfect themes and parade float supplies. In this article, we’ll share a variety of festive parade float ideas—from classic to whimsical—that will make your float stand out in any holiday parade.
- Winter Wonderland
A perennial favorite for Christmas parade floats, the Winter Wonderland theme captivates with its bright royal blue and white colors. You can create enchanting scenery using snowflake tree kits. If you’re short on time, consider our Winter Wonderland Complete Parade Float Theme for a quick, beautiful setup.
- Frozen
Perfect for fans of the beloved Disney movie, you can build a raised structure to replicate Queen Elsa’s iconic scene, using royal blue, aqua, and white with silver accents. Incorporate cardboard cutouts or live performers as characters. Enhance the look with snowflake decorations and faux snow.
- Snow Globe
Capture the enchanting spirit of Christmas with a charming snow globe float. Keep your trailer design simple and elegant, using iridescent floral sheeting. Add flex lights around the globe’s base for an eye-catching glow, and populate the globe with lifelike characters to tell a festive story.
- Gingerbread House
Delight the crowd, especially the kids, with a whimsical Gingerbread House float. Make the design bright and colorful, incorporating faux peppermint and candy cane accents. Use lights to trim the edges and corners, and sprinkle faux snow for a festive touch. You can even hand out snacks during the parade to bring the gingerbread theme to life!
- North Pole
Embrace the holiday chill with a festive North Pole theme. Start by constructing an igloo structure securely on the trailer. Decorate it with iridescent floral sheeting and faux snow. Finally, fill the scene with cardboard cutouts of penguins, polar bears, and elves, or bring characters to life with actors.
- Naughty or Nice
Keep the audience guessing with a playful Naughty or Nice theme. Create sturdy box-like gift structures for “elves” to climb on during the parade, and include a giant scroll cutout as Santa’s list. Have actors check the list and interact with the crowd, adding a fun twist to the float.
For even more creativity, consider combining these themes with additional elements like mascots or custom designs. Explore Parade Float Supplies Now to find everything needed to create an unforgettable winter wonderland parade float or a memorable holiday parade float.
