What is your favorite parade theme?
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Family0%
Entertainment0%
Community0%
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What type of performances do you enjoy at parades?
Dance troupes0%
Marching bands0%
Stunt shows0%
Local artists0%
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How important are local parades to community spirit?
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Not very important0%
Not important at all0%
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How do you feel about parade security measures?
Necessary0%
Excessive0%
Depends on the event0%
Unnecessary0%
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What is your favorite parade memory?
Family gathering0%
First parade0%
Favorite float0%
Meeting someone special0%
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What type of parade do you enjoy most?
Cultural0%
Holiday0%
Pride0%
Military0%
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What is the most important aspect of a parade for you?
Float creativity0%
Music quality0%
Community involvement0%
Parade length0%
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How do you feel about themed costumes at parades?
Fun0%
Over the top0%
Depends on the theme0%
Not necessary0%
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What atmosphere do you expect at a parade?
Festive0%
Chaotic0%
Relaxed0%
Family-friendly0%
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What do you think about parade sponsorship?
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Negative0%
Depends on the sponsor0%
Indifferent0%
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What aspect of parades do you enjoy the most while attending any event?
Floats0%
Music0%
Performances0%
Community Spirit0%
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How do you feel about themed float competitions?
Exciting0%
Unnecessary0%
Depends on execution0%
Fun to watch0%
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What is your favorite parade location in your city?
Main Street0%
City Park0%
Downtown Square0%
Waterfront0%
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What is your favorite memory from a city-specific parade?
Community gathering0%
Special guest0%
Unique float0%
Fun activities0%
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What type of music do you prefer at parades?
Marching bands0%
Pop music0%
Classical0%
Local artists0%
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How does the weather affect your parade attendance?
Major factor0%
Somewhat important0%
Rarely affects0%
Doesn't matter0%
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What is your favorite city parade tradition?
Pre-parade parties0%
Special guest appearances0%
Closing ceremonies0%
Community awards0%
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What do you think about floats in parades?
Creative art0%
Waste of resources0%
Depends on design0%
Essential element0%
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What is the most memorable parade you've attended?
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National0%
International0%
School0%
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How do you rate the diversity of floats in parades?
Very diverse0%
Somewhat diverse0%
Not diverse0%
Not sure0%
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What is most essential for a successful parade?
Good weather0%
Large attendance0%
Exciting floats0%
Entertainment0%
0 votes
How do you feel about parades featuring local businesses?
Supportive0%
Distracting0%
Depends on the business0%
Unnecessary0%
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What is your favorite parade snack?
Popcorn0%
Cotton candy0%
Hot dogs0%
Nachos0%
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What is your preferred parade length?
Short (1 hour)0%
Medium (2 hours)0%
Long (3+ hours)0%
Depends on the event0%
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Which city do you think hosts the best parades?
New Orleans0%
New York0%
Chicago0%
San Francisco0%
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What do you think about parade awards for participants?
Encouraging0%
Unnecessary0%
Depends on the award0%
Fun to have0%
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What is your favorite part of attending a parade?
The floats0%
The music0%
The food0%
The crowd0%
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What do you think about parade themes?
Creative0%
Overrated0%
Depends on execution0%
Essential0%
0 votes
How do you choose a spot to watch a parade?
Close to the start0%
Near entertainment0%
With friends0%
Randomly0%
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What is your least favorite part of a parade?
Waiting0%
Crowds0%
Long speeches0%
Traffic afterwards0%
0 votes
What is your favorite parade costume style?
Traditional0%
Modern0%
Whimsical0%
Thematic0%
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What is your preferred parade viewing time?
Morning0%
Afternoon0%
Evening0%
No preference0%
0 votes
What would make you volunteer for a parade?
Community service0%
Free food0%
Fun experience0%
Meeting new people0%
0 votes
What is your biggest concern about attending parades?
Crowds0%
Safety0%
Accessibility0%
Weather0%
0 votes
What is your opinion on the duration of parades?
Perfect length0%
Too short0%
Too long0%
Depends on content0%
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What would enhance your parade experience?
More food options0%
Better seating0%
Interactive activities0%
Longer duration0%
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What is your opinion on parade merchandise?
Fun to buy0%
Waste of money0%
Depends on the item0%
Not interested0%
0 votes
What is the best time of year for parades?
Spring0%
Summer0%
Fall0%
Winter0%
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What do you think is the best way to advertise parades?
Social media0%
Flyers0%
Word of mouth0%
Local news0%
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What role does social media play in your parade experience?
Sharing photos0%
Finding updates0%
Connecting with friends0%
No role0%
0 votes
How do you feel about parades being held on weekdays?
Inconvenient0%
More options0%
Depends on the day0%
Doesn't matter0%
0 votes
How do you feel about children participating in parades?
Wonderful0%
Distracting0%
Depends on age0%
Unnecessary0%
0 votes
What's your preferred method of transportation to a parade?
Walking0%
Public transport0%
Driving0%
Biking0%
0 votes
How often do you attend parades in your city?
Every year0%
Occasionally0%
Rarely0%
Never0%
0 votes
How do you prefer to watch parades?
From the street0%
On TV0%
Streaming online0%
I don't watch0%
0 votes
How do you feel about parade routes changing each year?
Exciting0%
Confusing0%
Depends on the reason0%
Unnecessary0%
0 votes
How do you usually prepare for a parade day?
Pack food0%
Dress festively0%
Arrive early0%
Invite friends0%
0 votes
How do you feel about parades being broadcasted live?
Great idea0%
Miss the live experience0%
Depends on the parade0%
Don't watch0%
0 votes
How do you feel about celebrity appearances in parades?
Exciting0%
Distraction0%
Depends on the celebrity0%
Unnecessary0%
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Figures from quote requests on Bus 2 Ride and sister company-owned websites. They describe requests, not confirmed bookings or a local office.
The typical group that requests a quote is 15 people. Half of all requests fall between 10 and 20 passengers.
Median and interquartile range of the passenger count entered on the quote form. Mean is 17.4.
n = 1,410 requests
Groups request quotes a median of 28 days before the event. A quarter ask 12 days or less ahead; a quarter ask more than two months ahead.
Days between the inquiry date and the event date on the request. Requests with an event date more than two years out were excluded.
n = 1,368 requests
Saturday accounts for about 55% of requested event dates and Friday another 22%. Sunday through Thursday together make up under a quarter.
Day of week of the event date on the request. Weekday events are the easiest to fit and usually the most flexible on vehicle choice.
n = 1,437 requests
Aggregates computed 2026-09-04 over 1,600 inquiries submitted through Bus 2 Ride and sister company-owned websites. Figures describe requests, not confirmed bookings or prices. Method and full dataset.