Float Description Videos/2023

Here are all of the float description videos for the 2023 parade.

## Ho-Ho-Ho-Bot

"Santa Claus or Iron Giant? That is the question we'll let you figure out when looking at the Ho-Ho-Ho-Bot, a robot version of the big man himself that is sure to make your jaw drop. This mega-sized machine measures up to 30 feet tall, making it the tallest float in the history of the Santa Claus Parade. Their giant robot head turns around, looking down at all of the humans watching, with a screen projector instead of eyes, displaying messages for earthlings everywhere. Their body is a giant cone shape with three hexagon buttons in the front, and a belt that circles around the bottom. Even their arms and legs are made to look robotic, and the driver is hidden in their feet, making this float self-propelled. In case you haven't noticed, the Ho-Ho-Ho-Bot is also the first non-binary character in the parade's history, meaning they are the first float to use they/them pronouns. This big bot was also programmed to interact with humans, so listen closely as they begin to speak."

"Greetings, humans. I have come to this planet to drop off gifts for all of the young earthlings. That is what I was programmed to do."

"Is this the Santa of the future? You decide. Look for the Ho-Ho-Ho-Bot at the 2023 TheCreativeCanadian's Santa Claus Parade. See you there!"

## Leo

"Mother of Godzilla, look who's joining the Santa Claus Parade's family of floats! Meet Leo, a wise 74-year-young lizard from Netflix's new animated film, Leo. Voiced by comedian Adam Sandler, Leo is a class pet you will never forget. He's always wanted to experience the real world after being stuck in a classroom terrarium for 74 years, and now he's finally getting the chance. The Leo float is larger than a Komodo dragon, with a tail that measures over 50 feet long! He's also very chatty, and he'll be talking to all of the spectators as he crawls his way down the route!"

"Back to school, back to school, back to school..."

"Leo is ready to make his long journey from his elementary school in Florida to the streets of Toronto. Look for him at the 2023 TheCreativeCanadian's Santa Claus Parade. See you there!"

## Reindeer Gains

"Ever wonder what Santa's team of reindeer do before the big night? Here's what we think they do. Reindeer Gains is the name, and working out is the game! These buff bucks have quite the way of preparing for Christmas Eve. From lifting bars and dumbbells to doing pushups to running on treadmills, Santa's squad has one goal in mind: Getting stronger. The reindeer are fully animated, with not a single part of their bodies staying still. That's how you they're focused on gaining those big reindeer muscles. There's nothing like a little caribou cardio to boost your energy and keep your heart pumping, and these guys are professionals, and who knows, maybe they get big bucks too! Look for Reindeer Gains at the 2023 TheCreativeCanadian's Santa Claus Parade. See you there!"

## Santa's Sleigh

"Jolly 'Ol Saint Nick needs the perfect ride for his trip down the parade route, and the Santa Claus Parade has him covered! Measuring in at 150 feet long, Santa's Sleigh is bound to make every spirit bright! This shimmering sled will wrap up the parade in a big way! To give the float an even more magical feel, this float is self-propelled, and the driver is hidden at the bottom of the float. On top o him is Santa's Cottage, where Mrs. Claus is watching her husband take flight from below. This float takes place in a snowy environment, with red and green houses lining the sides underneath the starry night sky. Santa's red and gold sleigh shines bright on parade night, and it is pulled by all nine of his trusty reindeer bouncing above the stars, including the most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph, whose bright red nose really lights up! This is the perfect float finale, and one that the big man himself would approve of. Look for Santa's Sleigh at the 2023 TheCreativeCanadian's Santa Claus Parade. See you there!"

## Santa's Workshop

"If you've ever wondered where the toys are made, look no further than Santa's Workshop! This float depicts a magical toy factory with a futuristic twist. This float is self-propelled, and the driver is hidden inside the green walls. This futuristic factory is the perfect workshop for the 2020's decade, and it's up-to-date too, because in the future, who needs elves when you've got Artificial Intelligence? This factory is powered by AI with everything you'd expect to see in an AI-powered toy-making machine. Animatronic robot arms are used to put the toys on the right spots, and there's even gift-wrapping robots! The float even features working conveyor belts with real toys on them, and a clock that counts down the days leading up to the big day. If you look up, you'll see three platforms where three marchers dressed as robots keep the factory up and running. This float will change the way people see Santa's toy-making powerhouse forever, as the perfect workshop for the rise of AI. Who do you think would make a better boss of this factory; Santa Claus or Sam Altman? Look for Santa's Workshop at the 2023 TheCreativeCanadian's Santa Claus Parade. See you there!"

## The Sun Bear

"He may look like a human in a bear costume, but the Sun Bear is 0% human, 50% bear and 50% self-propelled float. The smallest bear in the world has grown to be the biggest bear in the Santa Claus Parade! He is a sun bear, a species of bear native to Southeast Asia. Sun bears have the ability to stand up on their hind legs like a human. However, this sun bear would rather walk the entire parade route on all four legs. He's the first-ever technologically advanced self-propelled animal float, and it's all thanks to the servomotors that make his mouth open and close, his eyes blink, his head tilt, and his neck move all over the place. Even his ears can wiggle, and if you're lucky, you might even catch him sticking out his tongue. Thanks to him, sun bears have gone from ignored to attention grabbing, and it's all thanks to memes and the creation of this float. He may be called a sun bear, but he will amaze every parade and sun bear lover, even in the moonlight. Look for the Sun Bear at the 2023 TheCreativeCanadian's Santa Claus Parade. See you there!"

## Wildest Town In The West

"I hope you're prepared for one heck of a showdown because that's what's cookin' at the Wildest Town in the West! This float depicts an old western town from the American Frontier, with many old buildings from that time, including a general store, a hotel and a saloon with can-can dancers. This float also features live stunt performers performing for the crowd. You'll be blown away when the sheriff leads the bandits to the edge of the hotel, where they fall to their doom off the building and into a stagecoach! Speaking of stagecoaches, in true old western fashion, this float's got some real horsepower. Rather than being pulled by a car of self-propelled, this float is pulled by a team of eight Clydesdale horses. This is the strongest eight-horse hitch you'll see west of Calgary, Alberta! Grab your cowboy hat and come along for the ride, but don't let the bandits get ya. Look for the Wildest Town in the West at the 2023 TheCreativeCanadian's Santa Claus Parade. See you there!"