The biggest rule? Everything on those floats must be natural. We’re talking flowers, leaves, seeds, bark, and even vegetables. You won’t find any plastic, glitter, or painted surfaces.
Think of it as a giant, moving botanical garden. If it’s a living or dried plant material, it’s in. If it’s synthetic, it’s out.
Why go through all that trouble? Because the whole point is to showcase nature’s beauty. It also makes the floats smell absolutely incredible as they roll by.
No Dead Zones Allowed
Here’s a wild one: every single inch of the float must be covered in natural material. This includes the chassis, the wheels, and even the undercarriage. You can’t cheat with a metal bar showing.
Imagine wrapping a Christmas present, but instead of paper, you use roses. That’s essentially what these builders do. The result is a massive, fragrant sculpture with zero “empty spots.”
