Every year at parade time we have SO many people that tell us they want to be in the parade, but don’t know how to get started. Well, we’ve got you covered! This year we’re doing something new: We’re hosting our very first float-building workshop this Thursday, January 16th!
And we use that term loosely: what you’ll learn will apply to large floats, small floats, decorated vehicles, golf carts, and more. We’ll have some “experts” on hand – some of the hard-working volunteers from some of our krewes – to share their tips, methods, resources, and ideas with you! Just show up, see what you learn, and go from there. Gather your friends (it’s always more fun to do this with people you love hanging with), and come join us! You don’t need any supplies, or even to know for sure if you want to build a float… and it’s free!
The good folks over at Central United Methodist Church on Dickson St. have graciously agreed to allow us to use some space in Central’s Activity Center building (thank you CUMC!). The CAC building is the center building when you enter the parking lot from Highland, and the classroom we will use for the workshop is on the east side of the large fellowship hall in the center. Enter the south side of the building.
The workshop will start at 6:30 pm, and will probably last around an hour, possibly two. Bring your ideas and questions, and we will do our best to get you ready to hit the ground running!
SAVE THE DATE: Two weeks later on Thursday, January 30th, we will also be holding a Costume Workshop, woo hoo! More info to come!
Check out some photos from a local float-build, as well as some fun ideas for some unusual parade entries: Wagons, lawnmowers, recliners, golf carts, bikes, walkers, wagons, cars, trucks, trailers, performance groups: anything that can move is welcome!!