A
float is a decorated platform, either built on a
vehicle like a
truck or towed behind one, which is a component of many festive
parades, such as those of
Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the
Carnival of Viareggio, the
Maltese Carnival, the
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the
Key West Fantasy Fest parade, the
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis, the Unido a States Presidential Inaugural Parade, and the
Tournament of Roses Parade. For the latter event, floats are decorated entirely in
flowers or other plant material.