Float Decoration

ST. JOHNS BIZARRE, Portland, OR, USA
2024

Decorating a float for the annual Rose Parade in Portland involves an incredible amount of detailed work, largely carried out by dedicated volunteers. These volunteers meticulously apply natural materials by hand, often working long hours to ensure every inch of the float is covered.
Portraits of some of the many helpers who brought the floats into existence. From coordinating materials, creating important decoration objects, taking care of the electrics, preparing the flowers, sticking up limes to keeping the space walkable
The last photo shows the finished „Penguin float“ at the parade.