• Dragon parades or parades featuring dragon floats show off a variety of colors and interesting designs. Dragon floats represent Chinese culture and often showcase fireworks or other pyrotechnic displays for parade spectators to enjoy. Whether your float is traditional or modern, there are many different ideas that will dazzle parade-goers.
  
  

Dragon Car

• Use a car to create a dragon float for added float effects. For example, placing eyes on front windshield wipers creates an effect that the dragon is looking around. If your car has a back windshield wiper, add a dragon tail that moves back and forth. If the forecast calls for a day of clear weather, leave your car doors open to create a pop-out effect for a pair of dragon wings. The wings can also fold back toward the back of the car so that the exposed areas are covered.
  
  

Flat Float

• If you obtain a large enough float with a flat surface, consider asking a few people to dress up as dragons to dance on the float. Decorate the sides of this float with dragon designs that showcase the primary colors of the dragon costumes. Dancers can coordinate a basic or complex dance routine for spectators. For protection, include safety railings at an appropriate height. Decorate the rails with one large dragon that wraps around the entirety of the rail perimeter.
  
  

Christmas Light Dragon

• To move away from traditional Christmas floats while still incorporating a slight Christmas theme, use Christmas lights to accent a dragon design. Use sturdy wire to design a framework for a dragon head or body, and wrap Christmas lights around the frame. Accent certain features like eyes, wings, and fire breath for added effect. Create a sled and eight tiny dragons to spice up your local Christmas parade.
  
  

Balloon Float

• No matter how big or small your float is, balloons are always popular at parades. For a real challenge, construct a huge dragon out of individual colored balloons. Balloons can also accent the float platform itself. Design a float with various dragon head balloons around it that menacingly gaze at spectators when the float passes by.