• On one end, fold the toilet paper roll to bring the edges together.
• Fix and add decorative tape to seal well.
• Put some raw rice or pasta inside.
• On the other end, fold the toilet paper roll in the other direction to form a cradle.
• Fix and add decorative tape to seal well.
• Use paint, markers or masking tape to decorate the maracas according to your creativity!

And here are some colorful maracas to shake for maximum atmosphere during the parade!