The first step in planning any float is to thoroughly read all of the information concerning entry fees, deadlines, transporting the float, parade rules and regulations and most importantly ...

There are a lot of things that can be done at the last minute -- cramming for tests, writing articles, buying birthday presents, and building a float for this weekend's 5th Phoenix Annual Parade ...

Gumpp said other perks include brand recognition (floats can carry a company banner) and employee involvement, as they often help design the float, build it and then ride on it during the parade.

However, the parade has had a long journey to get to where it is now. The first Twinkle Light Parade came about when its founder, Evonne Joiner, wanted some Christmas cheer in Rio Rancho back in 1988.

South Tyneside's Summer Parade is helping people develop skills by teaching them to build floats.

The first Twinkle Light Parade came about when its founder, Evonne Joiner, wanted some Christmas cheer in Rio Rancho back in 1988.

Every new year, more than 40 massive floats, parade through the streets of Pasadena, California, for the Tournament of Roses.

Here's how much it costs to construct an entry into the iconic Rose Parade, one of the United States' most treasured holiday celebrations.

Over 100 students from Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo learned life-changing lessons (and maybe even burnished their career prospects).