Float Construction

Day 5 -- December 30 -- Yes, I know it is the 31st, but I started at 7:30 am yesterday morning, came back to the hotel at 3:30 am this morning (Gail and Mallory) did the same. Only to wake up at 5:30 am to shower and return for the Judging. So I didn't load pictures yesterday. Several people asked me about float construction and saw these pictures and decided to add this. Note for next year... some of the other floats had a webcam and people could follow the entire process.

It starts with Design -- in our case Raul Rodriguez, an incredible designer.

Construction begins on the trailer and frames.

The form is then shaped with foam to not only shape the images but also insure there is

something to either attach or punch flowers into.

The designer then designate various area with paint marking pen, these are usually color dependent.

Finally, last but not least and not earlier than December 26 plant material must be placed over all exposed surfaces.