I have spent 120+ hours a year for the past three years to design, build, and repair parade floats for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that hosts a City of Los Altos annual holiday parade for thousands of spectators.
During this time, I have worked with experienced engineers to learn how to animate lighting, set up batteries and circuits, and use tools to construct the floats.
Below is some of the work I have done and a few words from me in a news article on our 2024 parade.
Wizard of Oz float created for the 2023 parade made out of recyled bottles.
Painting the side of the carousel opening float with holiday designs. Took one entire summer to detail each panel with acrylic for the 2024 parade.
Our final ferris wheel float of 2024 lit up using xlights programming.
Toy train float that we are currently renovating to be larger and more intricate.
Team picture from 2024 in front of the opening float.
Inside mechanics of the toy train that I drove during the 2024 parade, now converting it into an electric vehicle.
Part of the warehouse and a big float being planned in the center.
Ferris wheel float before the addition of new lighting and decoration.
Working on the train's snow effect and exterior colors.
Carving and painting fake snow for the Christman train out of foam and wire tools.
Final fake snow on the top of the Christmas train.
