I am a police sergeant in West Virginia and run a youth group of about 30 high school kids who want to go into law enforcement. We are going to march in the Christmas parade this year and for the first time they are allowing floats. We have decided to try to build the float, however I don't have the first clue as to what I'm doing. My first thought is to try to get some ideas of what to have on the float. The actual theme is "Christmas In The City", but I would like to incorporate the police department into the theme as well.
By Kendra
Sounds like fun! There is the old according tissue flowers, or cut squares of tissue paper in red end green put on the end of a pencil and glue it to cardboard tie it to a trailer put your city emblem in the middle. Would so love to see it Please post a picture.
I need a idea for a float to go with "Dreaming of a Bright Christmas".
Tori from Eastman
Stars & Angels. Lots of tinsel.
You could do a spoof combo of the classic "Dreaming of a White Christmas" (Bing Crosby & Gene Kelly) and "A Griswold Christmas". Rent both movies if you haven't seen them. You could make a structure that looks like open barn doors and the front of the barn, but completely deck it out in a million lights - the people on board can be the 4 main characters of White Christmas and the hillbilly cousins of the Griswolds.
I need ideas for a float with the theme for the parade being "HILLBILLY CHRISTMAS'.
I think it would be fun to have people dressed in straw and other hats, dressed in overalls and flannel shirts playing Jug Band instruments.
Or you could just play jug band or hillbilly type music. Make sure there is some hay on the float and old corn stalks.
Susan from ThriftyFun
We are a Pool & Spa Store. Need ideas on a float for Christmas Parade. Theme is "Sights & Sounds of Christmas".
Andrea from Moultrie, GA
I need an idea for a float for a christmas parade with a theme A Fairy Tale Christmas. Any ideas would help.
Thanks,
Donna from Benton Ark
i can visualize a collection of disney characters, such as -cinderella, snow white and dwarfs, pinocchio, etc
I've thought about this one all day--I think one that would have a lot of impact would be all the fairy tale
characters, cinderella, snow white, the dwarves, prince charming, mickey/minnie, santa, etc attending
My Brownie Troop is in a holiday parade and the theme is "A Wish List for Santa". Does anyone have any ideas for a float?
Tamatha from Pevely, MO
You could have santa looking at a long list and an assortment of toys surrounding him.
See if somebody will donate a white or cream colored top sheet. Cut it in half and sew it together so it is super long. Have the girls write with markers all sorts of "wishes"...have two more "lists" hanging over a chair - one w/ the names of the 'naughty' and one w/ the names of the 'nice'.
i'm not sure of the age group for brownies. this may be to "babyish" for you.
i would have the girls gather like at a slumber party and have one girl standing up singing or miming with the music "all i want for christmas is my two front teeth"
you could all have your front teeth blacked out you could throw packets of chicletts gum (two little squares of gum in a packett)
Our company will be in the annual Christmas parade and I am looking for a Locksmith-themed Christmas parade float... any ideas?!
HELP! These are locksmiths, and aren't too creative.
How about a locksmith unlocking a door for Santa Claus and a sign that says something like, "If you don't have a fireplace, don't forget to unlock the door!" Sorry. Got a terrible cold, this is the best I can come up with now. Hope you have fun at your parade!
...or unlocking the door to the toy room at the North Pole. "Even the elves lose their keys"
How about "Unlock the (spirit, joy, thrills) of Christmas" or "Family is the 'Key' to a Happy Christmas" (particularly good if it's a family owned business).
you can cover large boxes in colorful paper (gold, silver, red etc) on the front of each box fashon a padlock from tissue paper. on the back or side of each box, put "Do Not Open Until Christmas)
What are some Christmas Parade Float themes?
Shea
Does anyone have good ideas for a "Sounds of the Seasons" Christmas float?
Thanks,
Aldona from Shellsburg
I need some ideas for my work's annual Christmas float for the Christmas parade on Dec. 1st. The theme is "Christmas of Lights". I want to do something original but cannot think of anything! Any suggestions??
I would like ideas for a Christmas Parade Float. The theme is "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree". We are a Baptist Church in town, so of course we would like something to do with church and/or Jesus in our themed float. Any ideas out there?
I need ideas for a Christmas parade float. The theme is Christmas' Past. We are a fifty+ women's club, so we want to tie it all together.
Christie from Phoenix. AZ
What are some good ideas for a Fitness Gym Christmas parade float that wouldn't be very costly? We are getting a slow jump on this because of the gym being so busy. PLEASE HELP.
