Parade Floats

Why

Adults and kids get in on the action with festive cardboard box floats. Celebrate with your own parade!


Steps

1. Spread newspaper on your work area. Turn a shoe box or other cardboard box upside down. Paint the box surface and any other recycled items you need for your float with Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and Paint Brushes. Dry.

2. Attach decorative materials such as tissue paper, sequins, and ribbons to your float with Crayola School Glue. Be creative and use recycled materials!

3. Add pizzazz to your float with Crayola Glitter Glue.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Small Parts— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Paint Brushes
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Glitter Glue
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • recycled boxes
  • paper towels
  • Hallmark ribbon
  • container(s) of water
  • sequins (optional)
  • Hallmark tissue paper (optional)
  • recycled gift wrap or paper towel roll

Where & When

"The scouts made floats that tied in with their badge themes. They paraded around our meeting hall to celebrate their success."
Jada M., scout leader.

"We used one child's Parade Float as a model for our group's real float in the 4th of July parade."
Matthew Y., home schooling association parent.


Interesting Info

The tradition of presenting plays and musical skits door to door by actors is called Mummers. A lavish parade of costumes and music is still celebrated in Mummers Parades on New Year's Day.