Various Pedal-Powered Parade Floats, 1997 – Present
First Night Parade Floats, 1998-2005
In 1998 Sean M. Monaghan received a grant from the First Night Santa Cruz committee to build a Parade Float and have ‘Live Mannequins’ in storefronts. This family-friendly New Year’s Eve party sold over 20,000 Buttons annually for entertainment, food, parades and fireworks on Pacific Avenue from 1994-2005.
![](http://www.seanmmonaghan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/40290049.jpg "''Il Polpo", 12/31/98")
Downtown Mini-Golf, 2018
12 Artists were asked by the Santa Cruz Downtown Association to create custom Mini-Golf courses for local businesses. This is a miniature version of the Boardwalk’s Giant Dipper Rollercoaster. Once a player putts the ball into the hole, it can be cranked up the incline, where it will roll down and around the rest of the track. Fabrication assistance from Anastasia Oleson. Boardwalk background painted by Courtney Scruggs.
Live Mannequins, 1998
Sean M. Monaghan conceived and organized ‘Live Mannequins’ in various storefronts on New Year’s Eve, 1998.
Grand Marshall Pride Parade Float, 2007
‘Magic Carpet’ Parade Float for the Grand Marshall of the 2007 Pride Parade
DIY Last Night Parade Floats, 2006-Present
As First Night eventually came to an end, local citizens continued the New Year’s Eve celebration with an unsanctioned parade on Pacific Ave.
Summer Solstice Parade Floats, 2005
A Summer Solstice Parade Float in the Seabright neighborhood.
Omega Nu Ducky Derby, 1999
Annual Fundraising Event in Harvey West Park.
Burning Man Parade Floats, 1997-Present
Various Parade Floats
