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2011 New York City Veterans Day Parade Float Planning Template If you are planning on having a float in the 2011 New York City Veterans Day Parade, please use this template to create an initial concept sketch of your float. Once your float is confirmed, we will work with you to refine and execute the design. Some key points: We work with a professional, fully insured float provider to produce all floats for the parade. Please direct all your float-related questions through our office, in order to prevent miscommunication & confusion The maximum number of passengers (seated or standing) on any float is 24. All floats include: A wheeled structure with a large “backboard” for your message (see attached diagrams) An insured truck and driver to tow the float The body and trim color of your choice Signage with your message (see attached diagrams) • Chairs For Deluxe floats: Sound systems available Optional basic structures (arches, post-and beams) available Additional structures/sculptures available (Globes, planes, etc.); which can be modified to fit your message The following are available at an additional cost Custom construction/fabrication of major structures/sculptures “Wallpapering” of entire float with signage For more information, contact [email protected]

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Page 1: 2011 New York City Veterans Day Parade Float Planning Template If you are planning on having a float in the 2011 New York City Veterans Day Parade, please

2011 New York City Veterans Day ParadeFloat Planning Template

If you are planning on having a float in the 2011 New York City Veterans Day Parade, please use this template to create an initial concept sketch of your float. Once your float is confirmed, we will work with you to refine and execute the design.

Some key points:

• We work with a professional, fully insured float provider to produce all floats for the parade. Please direct all your float-related questions through our office, in order to prevent miscommunication & confusion

• The maximum number of passengers (seated or standing) on any float is 24.

All floats include:

• A wheeled structure with a large “backboard” for your message (see attached diagrams)

• An insured truck and driver to tow the float

• The body and trim color of your choice

• Signage with your message (see attached diagrams)

• Chairs

For Deluxe floats:

• Sound systems available

• Optional basic structures (arches, post-and beams) available

• Additional structures/sculptures available (Globes, planes, etc.); which can be modified to fit your message

The following are available at an additional cost

• Custom construction/fabrication of major structures/sculptures

• “Wallpapering” of entire float with signage

For more information, contact [email protected]

Page 2: 2011 New York City Veterans Day Parade Float Planning Template If you are planning on having a float in the 2011 New York City Veterans Day Parade, please

FRONT

(towed by pickup

truck)

FRONT (towed by pickup truck)

Message/Imagery Here

Message/Imagery Here

Message/Imagery Here

Message/Imagery Here

Message/Imagery Here

Message/Imagery Here

Railings mandatory on all areas that will carry riders

Cut-out step may be on left or right side

Maximum legal capacity: 24 riders (seated or standing)

RIGHT SIDE

LEFT SIDE

Standard “Skin” of float: vinyl floral sheeting

Standard “skirt” of float:vinyl fringe

a b c

c b a

See p. 2

STANDARD FLOAT LAYOUT

OPTIONAL – Additional Signage on Railing

Name/Theme: TBD

Main Color: TBD

Trim Color: TBD

For more information, contact [email protected]

• Length of Float varies from 28 – 32 feet;

• Width of Float is 8 feet

• Height varies depending on configuration; height of “headboard” is 8 feet.

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FRONT OF BACKBOARD

(8 ft x 8 ft)

All key messaging should be in top half of backboard, as

standing/seated riders may obscure details on lower half

Key Message/Imagery Here

Do not place critical text (website, etc.) down

here!

BACK OF BACKBOARD

Approx (8 ft x 12 ft)

Message/Imagery Here

Additional Surface for image

THIS IS YOUR MOST PROMINENT SURFACE!

Do not place any text/images across this line. The backboard is folded down for transport here.

This is the last thing spectators will see

(But remember – most will be looking at the next element coming up)

d e

f

For more information, contact [email protected]

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Side-Facing Narrow Arc

OTHER CONFIGURATIONSPlease note; some configurations may already be taken; if you would like to use a special configuration, contact us to confirm availability.

Basic Flatbed with Backboard Basic Flatbed with Backboard and raised rear end only

Side-Facing Wide arc Front-Facing Square Frame(“Post & Beam”)

Side Facing Rectangular Frame(“Post & Beam”)

Basic Flatbed with Backboard and raised front & rear

For more information, contact [email protected]