Print-and-go 3D balloon design challenge inspired by parade giants! Students brainstorm, build with paper nets, reinforce seams, attach handler poles, and “march” their prototype along a classroom route. Includes anatomy mini-lesson, history read, editable rubric, gallery cards, station signs, posters, and multiple balloon templates (sphere, character head, cylinder+dome, animal, add-ons). Perfect for STEM/Art, makerspaces, or holiday parade ties. Keywords: parade balloon craft, 3D paper nets,