Entering the Parade

In addition to being a creative way for those involved in CALS and friends of CALS to showcase their hand-crafted creations and highlight their department, center or organization, this event benefits the Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Field and Fork Pantry. A donation of 4 or more jars of peanut butter is the entry fee to participate in the parade. The Field and Fork Pantry is a free resource for University of Florida students that seeks to tackle food insecurity on campus.

All entries will shared on @UFCALS social media, and a "people's choice" winner will be found based on the tabulation of likes or reactions on each float’s photo. Voting will open on October 8, 2022, and will close at 11:59 p.m. on October 13, 2022. Best of luck to all the participants! Be sure to check out the parade and place your votes on social media by the time voting closes.

Looking for inspiration?

Last year, entries to the parade were just as diverse as the people, places, and opportunities in CALS. While suggested construction materials included pipe cleaners, action figures, or foil, float constructors went above and beyond. Floats included everything from modeling clay to live mosquito larvae! Why, you might ask? Participants had their eye on the prize!