Steel scenic frame
Route-scale frames, mounting interfaces and removable modules planned around transport and installation.
Illuminated Scenery for Local Float Bases
Lighted Parade Float Construction
We build illuminated figures, scenic structures, lighting systems, and modular decorative sections for installation on a locally sourced parade vehicle, trailer, or platform.
What We Supply
Factory-built illuminated scenery for locally approved float bases
Star Factory Lantern turns a theme, mascot, character, boat, animal, or holiday scene into a decorative package sized for the parade route and the locally prepared vehicle or trailer.
Our work can include concept development, steel scenic frames, translucent lantern surfaces, sculpted figures, LED lighting, optional movement, modular packing, and installation guidance. Local partners normally provide the road-legal chassis, permits, power source, route crew, and event-day operation.
We translate a theme, mascot, animal, holiday character, or cultural story into an illuminated parade display that can be packed, shipped, and assembled for the event route.
Three Common Float Themes
Christmas, Halloween, and carnival floats for night parades
Each theme creates a different atmosphere along the route. The illuminated scenery can be built as a single landmark or as several coordinated modules mounted on a local vehicle or trailer.
Christmas FloatA Warm Holiday Landmark
Santa, reindeer, gift boxes, trees, arches, and warm light scenes for Christmas parades, shopping districts, resorts, and city holiday events.
Halloween FloatA Playful or Spooky Scene
Pumpkins, spooky characters, dark-ride-style visuals, glowing animals, and themed lantern props for night parades and October events.
Carnival FloatColor and Movement for Carnival Routes
Dragon boats, animals, flowers, mascots, and cultural lantern scenes for tourism campaigns, civic parades, waterfront events, and carnival routes.
What We Build
Illuminated scenery designed for your local parade base
The factory package is the visible part of the float: the structure, figures, surfaces, lighting and modular connections that create the night-time scene.
Lantern skin or sculpted finish
Translucent fabric, hard sculptural surfaces, decorative panels and character details selected for the visual brief.
LED lighting and optional motion
Internal lighting, controlled zones and practical moving features when local power and route rules allow.
Modules, packing and assembly notes
Labeled sections, packing records, cable references, and installation guidance for the destination team.
What We Build in the Factory
Factory production for the illuminated part of the parade float
In our Zigong factory, we fabricate the steel scenic structure, install internal lighting, finish the visible surfaces, test the effects, and divide the display into export-ready modules. The completed scenic package is then mounted on a locally approved vehicle, trailer, or platform.
What Star Factory Lantern produces
Steel scenic frames, illuminated figures, lantern or sculpted surfaces, LED zones, optional movement, modular connections, export packing, and assembly references.
Built, wired, and tested before shipment
Our team handles frame fabrication, internal lighting, surface finishing, effect tests, and modular packing in the workshop.
What the destination team arranges
The local team normally provides the vehicle or trailer, towing and braking systems, approved power source, permits, engineering review, route crew, and event-day operation.
Details to coordinate together: route envelope, chassis dimensions, mounting interfaces, driver sightlines, section weights, cable connections, and installation sequence. Local operators can also consult IAAPA safety resources while preparing the route and operating plan.
A Useful Starting Brief
Six details that help us prepare a practical quotation
A short, specific brief is more useful than a long general description. Reference images and a route drawing are helpful, but they are not required for the first review.
What will visitors see?
Character, mascot, holiday story, boat, dragon, animal, landmark or branded scene.
Where will the float operate?
Country, city, route width, overhead clearance, turning limits, weather and viewing distance.
What base is available locally?
Vehicle, trailer, towable base or static platform dimensions and mounting information.
What lighting or movement is needed?
Static illumination, color zones, simple movement, sound coordination or animatronic-style actions.
When and where is it needed?
Opening date, destination port or city, local installation window and rehearsal schedule.
Who will handle installation and operation?
Local fabricator, event contractor, lifting access, electrical support and route operations contact.
SizeFinished dimensions and the number of visible scenic faces.
DetailCharacter complexity, finish level and material combination.
EffectsLighting zones, controls and moving mechanisms.
LogisticsModule count, packing volume and installation support.
Four-Step Process
From the initial concept to labeled modules ready for installation
At each stage, your team receives something concrete to review: the concept, dimensions, mounting details, lighting plan, workshop test records, or installation references.
01 / DefineTheme, route role, target size, local base and visual references.
02 / ApproveConcept, route envelope, mounting interfaces, lighting and movement scope.
03 / BuildStructure, surfaces, figures, lighting, testing, module labels and packing.
04 / InstallDestination mounting, cable connections, final lighting test and route rehearsal.
Parade Float FAQ
Questions to settle before starting a parade float project
What does StarsLantern supply for a parade float project?
StarsLantern supplies the illuminated scenic package: steel decorative frames, figures, lantern or sculpted surfaces, LED lighting, optional movement, modular connections, export packing and assembly references.
Does StarsLantern provide the road-legal vehicle or chassis?
For international projects, the vehicle, trailer, or platform is normally prepared locally. The destination team arranges the chassis, towing system, permits, engineering review, power source, and event-day operation.
What affects parade float construction cost and lead time?
The main factors are finished size, scenic complexity, surface finish, lighting zones, moving effects, module count, packing volume, approval speed, destination and required delivery date.
How are modular parade float sections shipped and installed?
Large scenic elements are divided into labeled modules, photographed during packing and protected for container shipping. The destination team mounts the sections on the local base using the agreed interfaces and assembly references.
Parade Float Brief
Tell Us About Your Parade Float
Name, email, country or city, and a short message are required. If available, include the event date, parade theme, reference images, float base, route limits, lighting effects, quantity, and shipping destination.