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	CRS Enterprises...Parade floats, parade float supplies and parade float ideas!
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	Parade Float Info
		All participants on floats must be wearing a safety belt, be enclosed in a harness or have handholds while the float is moving.
		Float drivers must remain with their floats from 3:30 PM until the parade is dispersed.
		Float personnel must be on their floats and be ready to judge at 5:00 PM.
	www.maryfest.com /paradefloatinfo.htm (653 words)

	Toronto EMS parade float drivers
		The floats are positioned in parade order and when they are all ready, they begin the trek to the parade starting point at Bloor and Christie Streets.
		The floats themselves have a maximum height of 15 feet, to accommodate overhead wires along the parade route.
		The average weight of the main floats is between one and one and a half tonnes.
	www.toronto.ca /ems/current_events/santa_parade/drivers.htm (445 words)

	BUILD-A-FLOAT
		The first step in planning any float is to thoroughly read all of the information concerning entry fees, deadlines, transporting the float, parade rules and regulations and most importantly, safety requirements.
		If your float is for a specific event, check with the Parade Chairman for the theme so that you can decide on an appropriate design for your float.
		However, most floats are built on trailers that are 8 feet or less in width to allow for travel to and from the parade route.
	www.fbsind.com /FLOATS/Buildafloat.htm (684 words)

	rose parade float
		Part of the reason why the float is larger this year has to do with the CVB budgeting more for it, from $135,000 to $150,000.
		As a marketing tool, Long Beach’s Rose Parade float design is selected based on how it can best highlight the city and also reflect the parade’s theme, this year “It’s Magical.” Phoenix Decorating Company, which designs and builds more than 20 floats for the parade, provides the CVB with a number of designs.
		No one is scheduled to ride on the float this year — last year Mayor Beverly O’Neill, her grandson and several Long Beach children rode on the float.
	www.gazettes.com /roseparade11242005.html (711 words)

	Homecoming Parade Float Information, Alumni Association (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Float theme and entry form the Homecoming Parade (campus entries) are due at the Art and Journalism Building Events Registration Table no later than 4:00 p.m.
		Float Size: Maximum measurements for floats are: 15 feet high (from the ground) 11 feet wide and 22 feet long.
		In order to be in the float line-up, the float must adhere to the guidelines for the theme, form, and appearance, as specified on the final entry form.
	www.bsu.edu /alumni/homecoming/float (503 words)

	School gives ABCs of parade float driving \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		The Detroit parade is run by the nonprofit Parade Co., and mainly uses volunteers to build and drive its floats.
		The Macy's Thanksgiving parade in New York City is heavy on balloons and uses paid float drivers from the Teamsters union.
		The basic idea is to follow the directions of the spotter, who walks outside the float and directs the driver with hand signals.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20041125/news_1c25float.html (391 words)

	Escapees RV Club
		The float had three bears fishing in a river for trout, which came jumping out of a real stream at the bottom of a waterfall.
		If you have a favorite parade that you would like to volunteer to be involved with contact the Chamber of Commerce in that city or surf the internet for information on the parade and volunteering.
		If you would like to volunteer to help decorate the floats for any of these parades visit their website at www.studioconcepts.com to find out what the schedule is and sign-up.
	www.escapees.com /care/decorateafloat.asp (960 words)

	Creating a Rose Parade Float!
		The parade theme was to be "Celebrating Family", and they had some very clever ideas.
		The 2001 parade theme had been "Fabric of America", and I had though that a picnic was a typical American event.
		The float was done in two levels to enhance the view for parade viewers.
	www.billcotter.com /roseparade/index.htm (887 words)

	Homecoming Parade Float Builders manual
		Because the float must be transported to and from the parade route it falls with the legal definition of “motor vehicle.”; As such, the driver and occupants must follow all state and city motor vehicle regulations, including having the vehicle insured.
		Floats are not required to have a license plate, however, to make sure you are in legal compliance you should install a Slow Moving Vehicle placard on the rear of the float for use during the transport.
		The parade is very well organized and we are counting on you to arrive at your assigned time to make the assembly and coordination as smooth as possible.
	www3.ashland.edu /events/homecoming/buildermanual.html (4971 words)

	Astro Parade Float Materials
		The sales pitch must be subtle, with the float leaving both an enchanting memory and a positive message with the crowd.
		You want your float to be colorful, eye-catching, and get the attention of the captive audience -including the thousands along the parade route as well as the millions reached by the media.
		At Astro, we are equipped to provide you with complete parade float service from designing, constructing, and renting to storing or transporting a float to any desired location.
	www.astroparade.com /htb.htm (960 words)

	deseretnews.com \| First float in parade replicates 1897 float
		The float was built with materials and tools authentic to the time period.
		When The Days of '47 parade committee heard about the authentic float the park was creating, it was placed near the front of the parade as entry No. 7, the first float in the line-up.
		As for transportation to the parade, the park will wrap the float in bubble wrap, to make sure it is not damaged en route to its debut.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,600151059,00.html (706 words)

	Float Decorating ~ Tournament of Roses
		Although a few floats are built solely by volunteers from their sponsoring communities, most are built by professional float building companies.
		Recent Parade floats have featured working roller coasters, a 50-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty, a robotic chef with moving arms, a working water slide and more, all controlled by computers.
		But through all the changes, the Rose Parade has remained true to its floral beginnings, and each float is decorated with more flowers than the average florist will use in five years.
	www.tournamentofroses.com /events/floatdecorating.asp (442 words)

	PARADE FLOAT ENTRY FORM (non-profits)
		We are encouraging civic, social, youth, and veteran’s organizations to show their national pride, and join in the celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, by entering a PARADE FLOAT in the PARADE.
		Float drivers must be in float driving vehicles 30 minutes before the start of the parade.
		Floats will be assigned a place in the Parade’s line of march by a Parade Coordinator.
	www.julyparade.org /pic20002.html (693 words)

	Valley Decorating - How to Build a Parade Float
		The first step in planning any float is to thoroughly read all of the information concerning entry fees, deadlines, transporting the float, parade rules and regulations and most importantly, safety requirements.
		However, most floats are built on trailers that are 8 feet or less in width to allow for ease of travel to and from the parade route.
		A great way to decide on a theme for your float is to start with the theme of the parade and use symbols associated with the theme.
	www.valleydecorating.com /howto.html (624 words)

	Rose Parade Float - City of Palmdale, CA (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The City of Palmdale's float is built in Duarte, CA at Fiesta Parade Floats.
		The City's float is built by Fiesta Parade Floats and decorated by over 500 volunteers.
		Large groups may volunteer together for float decoration however each member of the group must register individually so that all meals and t-shirts can be reserved accurately in advance.
	www.cityofpalmdale.org /events/rose_parade/faq.html (355 words)

	Macy*s - Thanksgiving Day Parade
		The floats are fully assembled in the studio before the parade.
		Once construction and assembly are complete, the float and its elements are then packed up to fit through the Lincoln Tunnel for the short trip into Manhattan.
		On the morning of the parade, each float is unfolded and assembled to its full height for a spectacular trip down Broadway.
	www1.macys.com /campaign/parade/float.jsp?dst=float&bhcp=1 (249 words)

	Goshen Fire Fighters to Host Float Parade - Goshen Fire Department (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Chief noted that the afternoon Fire Parade is limited to the Goshen Fire Fighters, their guests and musical units while the evening Float Parade gives the public a chance to enjoy the day's festivities and even win a prize trophy.
		The theme of the 2006 Float Parade is "The Minisink's 100th Anniversary" celebrating the 100th birthday of the Minisink H. and L. Co. No.
		There will also be an award for the best individual in the parade (on or off a float) as well as a "Blue Ribbon Trophy" for the best entry in the parade.
	www.goshennyfd.org /news/announcements/parade_release3.shtml (381 words)

	Fiesta Parade Float
		Another annual event, decorating the City of Torrance float, provides the opportunity for a cross section of people within the community to come together to prepare a fantastic floral masterpiece to showcase Torrance to the world-wide Rose Parade audience every New Year’s Day.
		The County Fair sign and corn stalks are built on a 60-degree pivot system to lower the 23-foot tall items to 17-feet in less than 30 seconds to allow the float to travel under low wires and the freeway sign along the parade route.
		In celebrating their 51st year in the Rose Parade, the City of Torrance has continue their tradition of community service by completely decorating their float with volunteers, mostly from Torrance and surrounding areas.
	www.fiestaparadefloats.com /2005CityofTorrance.htm (575 words)

	Rotary International Rose Parade Float
		Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee’s entry into the 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade, entitled “Sharing World Literacy Day,” celebrates the leadership in service by Rotarians worldwide.
		The theme of this year’s parade is “Passport to the World’s Celebrations” and this will be Rotary’s 28th consecutive year of participation in the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
		The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee thanks you in advance for your contributions, participation and continued support in our efforts to show the world that “Rotary Shares” by Sharing World Literacy Day to service in the World.
	www.rotaryfloat.org (281 words)

	CRS Enterprises...Parade floats, parade float supplies and parade float ideas!
		Decorations for a parade float can be done in many different ways, float beds can be covered with indoor/outdoor carpet or with glitter and paint, both will take a lot of time, patience, and money.
		Using floral sheeting, festooning and fringe for your parade float is the most consumer friendly approach when it comes to the amount of time spent decorating and the overall professional appearance of the finished parade float.
		To ensure your floats original appearance, cover your parade float or store indoors when not in use.
	crs-enterprises.com /estimate.htm (611 words)

	GLBT Float in 1995 Erie Bicentennial Parade
		I respond to his question about the float being political by saying it is no more political than any other float or business identifying themselves in the parade.
		Gays and lesbians live with the threat of violence every day of their lives." Fuhrman's intentions are obvious: pressure the community to influence the float committee to voluntarily pull the float from the parade.
		A man rushes the float with his son and proclaims he is from New Jersey; he is ecstatic we have persevered.
	www.eriegaynews.com /history/1995float.html (5209 words)

	Sun.Star Baguio - La Trinidad to parade strawberry float
		According to Julius Mandac, committee on floats chairperson, over 230 dozens of red, orange and white roses and 1,000 dozens of chrysanthemum are expected to bedeck the float.
		Mandac said the use of flowers to decorate the float is also aimed at promoting the town as a primary producer of cutflowers.
		The town will be spending not less than P100,000 for the float, which would be La Trinidad's entry in the float parade open category.
	www.sunstar.com.ph /static/bag/2006/02/21/news/la.trinidad.to.parade.strawberry.float.html (224 words)

	2006 Parade of Lights - UTA Department of Student Activities
		Any individuals wishing to participate in the parade are expected to purchase a UTA Parade of Lights Shirt and walk with the parade float along the route.
		The Parade line-up area is on Forest Park Blvd. north of 7th Street.
		The Parade line-up area is on Center St. between the Arlington City Hall and Main Library.
	www.uta.edu /stuact/parade_of_lights.php (372 words)

	Rossman Christmas Parade Float
		People who attended the Christmas parade sponsored by the Hartford Business District on November 13 enjoyed a beautiful, sunny afternoon, a great parade with lots of entries, and a super float made by the Rossman students.
		What made the float even better were the Rossman students and their parents that marched in the parade.
		Students who rode on the float dressed in costumes representing different cultures and carried flags representing different countries.
	www.hartfordjt1.k12.wi.us /rossman/events04_05/xmas/float.htm (331 words)

	CRS Enterprises...Parade floats, parade float materials, and parade float rentals!
		We also have all your parade float materials, visit our on line shopping cart for all your parade float materials, and give us a call if you want help with new parade float ideas.
		Price includes parade float rental, your companies / organizations name on the parade float, delivery, set-up, takedown and driver for the unit thru the parade.
		Road Parade Floats are specifically designed collapsible parade floats, fully enclosed for travel and storage.
	www.crs-enterprises.com /float.htm (365 words)

	July 4, 2006 Mandan Parade -- the Float
		Work on the 4th of July Parade float for LifeNets was full force on the Sunday before the parade.
		The main theme of the float was “Swim, Bike, Run” with three panels and volunteers depicting the three different parts of the triathlon race.
		The parade float met both of it’s goals: LifeNets was introduced to the community on a larger scale than previous years and also showed the community that LifeNets really is helping hands around the world by giving water to the hot and thirsty crowd gathered along the parade route.
	lifenets.org /mandantriathlon/4thJuly06.htm (522 words)

	KTLA.com \| 116th Rose Parade (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Today, float building is a multi-million dollar business and float construction begins just after the previous year's Parade is over.
		Every inch of every float must be covered with flowers or other natural materials, such as leaves, seeds or bark.
		Recent Parade floats have featured King Kong stomping through a floral jungle, a guitar-playing dinosaur, pigs dancing the hula and a 60-foot-tall talking robot, all controlled by computers.
	ktla.trb.com /extras/ktla/roseparade/history-parade-floats.htm (223 words)

	AsianWeek.com: Bay News: Vietnamese Woman Thanks America with Parade Float (Site not responding. Last check: )
		As a yellow and gold float with the billboard “Thank You America and the World” made its turn onto Colorado Boulevard at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena on New Year’s Day, the audience seated in the grandstand stood up and cheered.
		An eight-year effort to get a float in the parade to simply say “Thank you to the American people” for the chance to succeed in this country was finally realized.
		She met with the Rose Parade committee three times to argue her case and told them she wanted to demonstrate her patriotism and love for this country.
	www.asianweek.com /2002_01_11/bay_float.html (1202 words)

	'Boston Rob' Parades Winning Float, 'Rob To The Rescue' For Georgia Dance Team - CBS News
		So when Early Show viewer and part-time dance instructor Patricia Cain was looking for some help building a winning float for her town's Christmas parade, "Boston Rob" jumped at the chance to claim victory on behalf of her students.
		Donika floats traveled 140 miles to provide the float the dance team would be using for the parade.
		As the Jazzy float approached the judging stand, the group decided that, win or lose, they had the best float in the parade.
	www.cbsnews.com /stories/2005/12/06/earlyshow/main1099908.shtml (676 words)

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