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Parade of Floats is a procession of 16 sculptural “floats” recalling
parades that exist in cultures throughout the world, and which are an
expression of a community coming together in celebration. In Santa Clara
Valley, parades traditionally involved community groups, clubs, fraternities,
businesses and civic bodies in decorating floats for these processions.
Keeping with this tradition, the community was asked to contribute to
the identity, vitality, and diversity of the project by submitting descriptions
of float ideas. A panel of local artists, historians, and community leaders
selected the 16 final themes from over 250 submitted ideas.
The themes, as interpreted by artist Andrew Leicester, represent a vision of San José's historic and contemporary
identity, as well as community priorities and values. To view the sculptures
click on the links below:
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