Showboat Casino Hotel hosts an interactive parade that features a life-size float throughout the main concourse area of the casino. With a Grand Marshal leading the procession and entertainers tossing beads, you will also delight in listening to the live strolling band.
Added by Upcoming Robot on August 7, 2009

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More info here: http://www.deitch.com/projects/sub.php?projId=171
From that page:
"Grand Street between Crosby and Wooster
Deitch Projects is excited to announce THE ART PARADE, an artist parade that will take place Saturday evening, September 10, on Grand Street between Crosby and Wooster beginning at 4pm. Artists, performers and designers are being invited to create floats, placards, spectacles and street performances. In addition to invited artists there will also be an open call for parade projects. Potential participants are asked to send their proposals to info@deitch.com."