# Pop Star Tribute Floats The Phil Collins Day Parade Celebrates the Life of the Pop Singer By JDurhamII | Published 2011-02-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phil-collins-tribute-parade References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/phil-collins-day-parade/87157/) Pop star tributes are nothing new, but the Phil Collins Day Parade is news to me. Fans and patrons alike partake in a [tribute parade in Brooklyn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halsey-fest), NY, featuring a [giant float](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-and-friends) resembling the singer. Between 1978 and 1994, Collins celebrated the peak of his chart-topping celebrity, with hits such as 'In the Air Tonight.' The people in the Phil Collins Day Parade held [lyric-filled signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyricsinspired-ooh-campaign), danced and played songs, celebrating their favorite celebrity's success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Star Tribute Parades:** The rise of tribute parades for popular musicians that could serve as a potential marketing opportunity. - **Celebrity Floats:** The concept of creating a giant float resembling a pop star for parades and other events. - **Nostalgia Culture:** The growing trend of nostalgia culture and the celebration of famous personalities from the past. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Event planners can seize the opportunity to offer unique and creative services that include pop star tribute events like parades. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies can sponsor or create pop star tribute floats to increase brand awareness and engage with fans who are passionate about the musician. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can create new revenue streams by tapping into the nostalgia culture through events such as pop star tribute parades and concerts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High Wire City Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-petit.md) - [Pride-Celebrating Pop-Up Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-in-london-1.md) - [Sizable Cruis Parade Floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaskan-theme.md) - [Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcultureinspired-soda.md) - [Singer-Themed Transit Takeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-and-olivia-rodrigo.md) - [Album-Centric Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandlab-x-d4vd.md) - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Large-Scale Interactive Creativity Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-dandelion-day.md) - [Multi-Faceted Community-Focused Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halsey-fest.md)