Light It Up - Bright Parade Build Workshop

Got your parade entry built but haven’t moved it or lit it up yet? Want to see how it looks in the dark before parade night? Not sure what lights to buy, where to find them, or how to keep it glowing for 90 minutes?

Join us for Light It Up, our hands-on BRiGHT Build Workshop — and your chance to migrate and test your entry in a dark venue before the BRiGHT Parade on September 26.

Whether you’re arriving with just an idea, a partial build, or lighting and gear you want to test, we’ll help you take the technical leap from concept to illuminated art in motion.

Together, we’ll explore:

·   What lighting to buy, what to avoid, and where to find it locally

·   How different setups work — from simple fairy lights to programmable LED rigs

·   How your entry actually looks in the dark, with lights-out rounds to test, adjust, and try again

·   How to keep it running — power sources, troubleshooting, and parade-night pitfalls

We’ll provide hands-on demonstrations, build-and-test time with experienced workshop leads, and a lighting resource sheet to take home. You’ll leave with your lighting questions answered and a clear path to a glowing, parade-ready entry.

It doesn’t have to be difficult. It just has to be illuminated!

Please RSVP by emailing eugenebrightparade@gmail.com and letting us know you’ll be there. FREE and FUN!