Lodi Arts Foundation
Lodi Light Parade Float Planning
2024 Theme: Toyland

Donations Needed:

  • 100ft Rope Lights (x4)

  • 8x8 Pop-up tent (to borrow)

  • Hay bales (6)

  • White quilt batting for “snow”

  • Portable party lights

  • Generators (3)

  • 4x8 Plywood Sheets (any width, 6 sheets)

  • Float skirting (purple)

Decor & Costumes

  • On the Float: the float will be decorated like the North Pole, with toys & elves “getting ready” for Santa with giant art supplies in the “snow”.

  • featuring a Giant Light Bright that says LODIARTS.COM

  • life-size painted Jack-in-the-Boxes, sponsored by local art organizations with a person dressed up like a famous artist inside (email stacey@lodiarts.com for details if you would like to be involved in this)

  • Parade Walkers/Sitters: dress up as elves with oversized art supplies/art toys OR dress up as an art toy of your choice

Important Dates

  • November 23 & 24: Equipment Testing, Float prep, & Costume Workdays

  • December 1-5: Float Building Days

  • December 5th:

    • 4p Float Staging & Inspections

    • 6:17p Parade of Lights!