Turn Your Golf Cart Into a Fun Float

We live in one of the only cities in the world where golf carts are perfectly acceptable modes of transportation through our golf course lined streets.

Once a year we pay homage to these people movers with our annual . The parade originated in the 1960s, but became a yearly event in 1983. Today, the parade is attended by 10,000 people.

In recent years:

• rolled down the street with a big stuffed sun wearing eyeglasses
• Desert Fencing had live fencers follow their cart, performing in the street
• Bob Hope's famous nose pointed the way on a Bob Hope Classic cart
• The covered their cart in white balloons like a big cream puff rolling down the avenue.

This year marks the beloved event's 47th year with a carnival theme. On Oct. 23, the 29 Palms Marine Band will kick off the parade of whimsically adorned golf carts amidst a celebration of food and family activities.

Individuals and businesses are encouraged to apply to participate. You can get forms online to submit your ideas and get your own golf cart float included in the event.