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 materials
Painting the side of the carousel opening float with holiday designs
Our final ferris wheel float of 2024 lit up
Toy train float that we are currently renovating to make it more complex and electric-powered
Team picture from 2024 in front of the opening float
Inside mechanics of the toy train
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
