Sizing Up Truck Bed Parade Floats
“I’m Using an Inflatable in the Back of My Truck at a Local Parade, How Big Can I Make It?”
Using custom inflatables in truck beds is a very popular option for parades because they’re easy to set-up, cost-effective, and require very little management. There are two basic configurations for hauling custom inflatables on the back of a truck; inside the truck bed or on a platform above the truck bed. The dimensions of your inflatable will be based on which configuration you use.
#1. Place the Inflatable Inside the Truck Bed
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- Recommended height: 9 feet
- Maximum base dimensions for parade balloon: 3 feet wide x 4 feet long
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Tip: We suggest adding a pedestal to the bottom of a parade inflatable. The pedestal will lift the inflatable so that it will be seen over the top of the truck bed.
#2. Build a Platform for the Truck Bed & Place Inflatable on Top
- Recommended height: 7.4 feet
- No need for an additional pedestal on your custom inflatable
- Base dimensions: 3 feet wide x 4 feet long
Tip: A 12-13 foot height restriction is typical for parade floats due to power lines. Be sure to check your specific parade rules and regulations for size requirements.
Looking for parade float inspiration and ideas? Browse our online gallery full of inflatable parade balloons that are sure to get your creative juices flowing!
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"After speaking to a number of vendors, Landmark Creations had the professionalism, customer service, ingenuity, and creativity that we did not find elsewhere."
- Sean Conway, Arch and Loop
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- Sam Baker, Head Football Coach at Waconia High School
"I chose Landmark Creations because they had a reasonable price for a customized inflatable. The other inflatables featured on their site made me confident that they could produce exactly what I was looking for."
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- Amy Daugherty, California Coast Classic
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