What is the best flag to get for Rodeos, Parades and other Pageantry Events?

When it comes to rodeo and parade flags, choosing the right design isn’t just about colors and logos — it’s about how your flag performs in the arena. At The Custom Windsock Company, we recommend single-reverse, right-hand flags for most rodeo, parade, and event applications.

Here’s why this setup gives you the best balance of visibility, weight, and cost — and why it’s the preferred choice of riders and event organizers across North America.

🎯 Lighter, Easier, and Safer to Handle

A single-reverse flag is printed on one piece of fabric, allowing the color to bleed through to the opposite side. The back shows a mirror image, but the flag remains bright, light, and easy to carry.

Compared to a double-sided flag — which uses two layers of fabric sewn together with a block out liner — single-reverse flags are:

• Much lighter, reducing fatigue for riders during long events

• More aerodynamic, allowing them to flow beautifully in motion

• Less strain on poles and mounts, which helps extend equipment life

For rodeos and parades, where riders are constantly moving and turning, that weight savings makes a world of difference.

💰 More Cost-Efficient, Same Professional Look

A double-sided flag is essentially two flags stitched into one — more than twice the material, twice the printing, twice the cost.

With a single-reverse flag, you’ll still get the same bold, full-color print quality, but at a lower cost and faster turnaround.
That means:

• More flags within your sponsor budget

• Easy replacements for annual events

• Quick delivery before your next rodeo weekend

It’s the smart choice for teams, sponsors, and organizers who want their flags to look great without breaking the bank.

🐎 Why “Right-Hand Finishing” is best for Rodeos 

In most rodeo arenas, riders enter and circle the ring in a clockwise direction.

That’s why we finish our rodeo flags for the right-hand side — so the logo and text face the crowd correctly as the rider makes their rotation.

This small but important detail ensures your sponsor’s logo is always visible to spectators, cameras, and judges.

It’s a subtle mark of professionalism that sets your event apart.

✨ Add Fringe for a Classic Rodeo Touch

Looking for that traditional rodeo or parade look? We also offer decorative fringe finishing in a range of colors — gold, silver, red, blue, and more.

Fringe adds that perfect finishing touch, giving your flag extra movement and visual appeal, especially under arena lights or during parade marches.