Join the Fun: How to Make a 4th of July Parade Float with Goody Bags and More!

[Fluffy215]

Very excited as I was invited to participate in our town's Fourth of July Parade, however I need to make a float. And guess what I have no clue on how to do that LOL Any suggestions would so deeply be appreciated. Thank you in advance

I figured I would make "goody" bags to distribute during the parade (we have a small town so thinking 150-200 would be good) which would include a recipe card, host flyer, fundraising flyer and wedding registry. Along with some kind of candy to give them the weight they need to be "thrown" from the float.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

More years ago than I care to think about, we used to design a pattern to build on a small trailer. The frame was built from lumber and chicken wire was stapled to the wood. Volunteers stuffed pre-cut pieces of various colored tissue into the hex-shaped openings in the chicken wire. Of course, you could enter "how to build a parade float" into google and see the same 369,000 hits I saw.(I don't do that much work anymore, either, now I just drive Sonja.)

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Here's a coupe of YouTube videos on How To Build A Float (1) and How To Build a Float (2). They aren't much, but they're a start. (I'd be the guy in the second video, drinking the beer while everyone else is working.)

 

[pampered1224]

Also because we deal with how to stretch a buck with groceries, you could see if you could borrow a shopping cart to be your frame. As long as you do not mind walking that is.

 

[3RingChef]

Dear parade participant,

Congratulations on being invited to participate in your town's Fourth of July Parade! That's such an exciting opportunity. I can definitely understand feeling a little overwhelmed about creating a float, but don't worry, I'm here to help.

First of all, I love your idea of making "goody" bags to distribute during the parade. That's a great way to showcase your business and reach potential customers. As for the float itself, you can keep it simple by using a flatbed trailer or even a decorated car. Make sure to incorporate your brand and products into the design, whether it's through banners, posters, or even a giant inflatable of one of your products.

As for the candy, you could use individually wrapped candies with your business card or a small flyer attached to them. This way, not only will they add weight to the bags, but they will also serve as a promotional tool. And don't forget to include some red, white, and blue decorations to really make your float stand out during the Fourth of July celebrations!

I hope these suggestions help and I wish you all the best for a successful parade experience. Happy Fourth of July!