A New element in the creation of this year's Santa Claus parade floats was the use of polyurethane foam rather than papier mache. Using the foam was c(...)

Original Toronto Star caption: A New element in the creation of this year's Santa Claus parade floats was the use of polyurethane foam rather than papier mache. Using the foam was considered a trial run for future parades. It is light and pliable; and parade officials found that it can be fashioned into images that take on what they say is a sculptured effect. Floats are built from color sketches. Blueprints aren't used.