Parades happen in summer heat and last longer than anyone anticipates. A custom bamboo clack fan in your group's branding cools the marchers, gives the crowd something to wave back at, and lasts longer than the candy thrown from the float. The kind of giveaway that ends up on a kitchen wall, not a recycling bin.
Why Custom Fans Work for a Parade
Parades pack thousands of people along a hot route for hours. A clack fan in every spectator's hand turns the curb into a moving wall of branding — every snap is a sound cue, every print is visible from the float.
For groups marching in the parade, fans coordinate the unit. Match the fan to the uniform, hand them out to volunteers, and the team reads as one cohesive group on every block instead of a loose collection of t-shirts.
For float sponsors, the fan replaces the candy throw and the cheap printed flyer. It survives the parade, gets used through the afternoon, and ends up at home — three things candy and paper never do.
Five Ways to Design Yours
- Route Map — Full parade route and organization branding. The version every spectator wants because it answers their first question.
- Marching Unit — Coordinated print for the team marching — uniform color, group name, and the year. Walk the route looking like one organization.
- Float Sponsor — Title sponsor's branding and parade logo. Replaces the printed flyer that ends up in the gutter.
- Krewe or Club — For Mardi Gras krewes and themed clubs — the krewe name, the year, and the throw color in the print. Handed out from the float.
- Kids Edition — Lower-cost run with cartoon graphics and big bright color. Kept by every kid pulled to the curb by their parents.
How It Works
1. Pick Your Path
Design It Yourself (Fastest) — Use our free Online Fan Designer to upload artwork, add text, and arrange your layout right in your browser. You can also upload a print-ready file directly. Every order gets a human review before printing.
Quick Layout Service ($9.99, free at 25+ fans) — Send us your logo, photos, and text — we'll arrange everything into a clean, print-ready layout.
- Placement of provided text, logos, and images
- Basic sizing, spacing, and alignment
- 1 proof + 1 revision included
Best for customers who already know exactly how they want their design to look.
Custom Design ($75, free at 100+ fans) — Just tell us your vision. Our designers create your design from scratch.
- Full custom design and creative direction
- Visual styling, layout, and branding
- 3 revisions included (unlimited at 500+ fans)
Best for customers who want a fully custom, professionally designed result.
2. Approve Your Proof
Every single order — even self-serve uploads — gets a digital proof for your approval before we print. No surprises, no guessing.
3. We Print & Ship
Full-color printing on real bamboo clack fans. Estimated delivery in about 30 days — 97% of orders arrive within 35 days. Free standard shipping included on every order.
Bulk Pricing — The More You Order, The More You Save
| Quantity | Price Per Fan |
|---|---|
| 10–24 fans | $21.00 |
| 25–49 fans | $19.00 |
| 50–99 fans | $16.00 |
| 100–199 fans | $13.00 |
| 200–349 fans | $11.00 |
| 350–499 fans | $9.00 |
| 500–999 fans | $8.00 |
| 1,000+ | Contact Us |
Free handle customization at every tier. Full payment upfront. No deposits, no hidden fees.
Why Order From Us
- Real Bamboo Ribs — Hand-assembled with a satisfying clack. Not flimsy cardboard.
- Edge-to-Edge Color — Dye-sublimated printing that holds through the dance floor.
- Human-Reviewed Proofs — Every order gets eyes on it before printing. We catch problems so you don't have to.
- Free Shipping — Standard shipping included on every order. No surprises at checkout.
- Bulk Pricing That Makes Sense — Down to $8 per fan at 500+. Big events save big.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Start your order today — upload your own design or let our team build something made for you.
