Your Hit Parade: Get Inspired!

Now that you've decided to be in Kirkland's Fourth parade this year, you have your group together, and you just need a float. How can you get inspired? Well, there are 2 things to keep in mind:

1. This year's theme is Red, White, Blue and Green All Over: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!


2. Your group's/organization's/business's message can be part of your theme!

Let's say you have a cafe. Your cafe uses reusable dishes, cloth napkins, and vintage decor and furniture. Your float could have a table on it with some volunteer "patrons" enjoying a meal. You could showcase the cloth napkins, glasses, and vintage furniture. You could even make a giant "menu" with the main courses "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" and the name of your cafe on it. It's eye-catching and easy to make.

Maybe you and your group work at a bicycle shop. Cyclists reduce carbon footprints every day! Grab some red, white, blue (and green) helmets, bikes, and gear from your store. Have your group ride the bikes together in the parade! You don't even need a float platform—you and your group will be the float!

All you have to do is ask yourself and your group this question: What does our business/organization/group do that's green? Once you have the answer, add some touches of red, white, and blue, and you're good to go!

Check out our parade photo album for more inspiration!