Hands-on parade expertise

Professional Services
Expert Guidance When You Need It.

We set up your parade, train your team, and provide hands-on support so you can focus on hosting, not logistics.

Software or Services?

Choose What Works For You

ParadeWorks offers both self-service software and professional services. Many organizations start with our software and add professional services when they need extra help.

Start with Software if you:

  • Have a small parade (under 40 units)
  • Want to learn the system yourself
  • Have budget constraints
  • Plan to reuse the software annually

Choose Professional Services if you:

  • Want expert setup for your first parade
  • Need team training and support
  • Have a complex or large parade (60+ units)
  • Want day-of operations support

Try The Software First

Start with a free account to see what ParadeWorks can do. Upgrade to a paid plan or add professional services when you're ready.

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Packages

Service Packages

Choose the level of support that fits your parade. All packages include ParadeWorks software setup.

Setup & Training

$1,500 – $4,000

Remote • One-Time Setup

  • Expert route consultation and custom staging plan
  • Data-driven timing optimization for your specific route
  • Full software setup and configuration for your parade
  • Hands-on team training so your staff can run it confidently
  • Safety protocols, volunteer planning, and communication strategy
  • Follow-up support call before parade day

Ideal for: Small towns who want expert setup and training, then manage it themselves

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Full Lineup + Staging Management

$4,000 – $10,000

Remote • Ongoing Management

  • Everything in Setup & Training, plus:
  • We manage your entire lineup. You send applicants, we handle the rest
  • All participant communications handled for you
  • Professional lineup packets, judge materials, and signage guidance
  • Remote day-of troubleshooting and real-time decision support
  • Post-parade analysis with specific recommendations for next year

Ideal for: Mid-size cities (60–120 units) who want expert oversight without on-site cost

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Annual Partnership

$8,000 – $18,000/yr

Remote • Year-Round

  • Everything in Full Management, plus:
  • Multi-parade support under one partnership
  • Pre-season planning call and post-event review
  • Priority response times during parade season
  • Annual route and timing optimization as your parade evolves
  • Sponsor and volunteer strategy consulting

Ideal for: Organizations running multiple parades or seeking a long-term strategic partner

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Case Study

How We Help

Annual Community Parade

100+ Units

The Challenge

100+ unit parade with a confusing lineup system using numbers, letters, and colors. Non-stop staging traffic. Groups couldn't get where they needed to be. Wrong roads blocked. Understaffed volunteers. No clear process to keep things running smoothly.

What We Did

Simplified the entire lineup system. Redesigned staging logistics so groups could actually get in. Coordinated with police and city officials to block the right roads. Automated lineup ordering. Right-sized the staffing plan so volunteers weren't stretched thin.

The Result

  • Lineup system anyone can follow, no more confusion
  • Staging traffic eliminated with proper road closures
  • Dramatically less confusion on parade day
  • Same improvements applied year after year

Tell Us About Your Parade

Every parade is different. Let's talk about yours. We'll recommend the right level of support and put together a plan that fits your needs and budget.