Stilt walker: a guide for pros
What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.
Offering stilt walker
You offer stilt walking for festivals, parades, parties and corporate events. This guide covers what customers ask, how to win the booking and what to show on your profile.
What customers ask
- How tall are your stilts, and can you walk a crowd?
- How long can you walk, and when do you take breaks?
- Do you need a helper for crowd control?
- What is your plan for uneven ground or wet weather?
- Can I see a video of you on stilts at an event?
How to win the job
- On the first call, ask about the event type, the route, the crowd size, the ground and the length of the appearance before you talk about the booking
- Send a video of you walking at an event, labeled with the setting and crowd size
- Put the appearance length, the break plan, the route, the costume and the helper needs in the written quote
- Share a sample route plan with the areas you will cover and the rest points
- Confirm the route, the ground conditions and any permission needed with the organizer before the event
- Explain your weather plan in writing, including when you stop
- Carry spare straps and grips, and say who covers if you are ill
What to put on your profile
- Video clips of you walking on stilts at real events, with the setting listed
- Photos of your costume and stilts with the height noted
- A list of the event types you work, such as parades, fairs and parties
- Your insurance status and the venue types where you have performed
Follow-up that helps the customer
- Offer a route check with the organizer before the event
- Suggest a second appearance time for a longer festival so guests have more chances to meet you
- Recommend a photo plan with a clear pose spot, so the line moves and the stilts stay safe
Licenses and permits
No state license is usually required for stilt walking. Carry general liability insurance, any local business license that applies and a written note of any permission needed for parades or public roads, and check state and local requirements with your licensing agency before taking jobs.
Questions
Do I need a permit for a parade route?
Often yes for public roads. Ask the organizer or local authority what applies and confirm the route in writing before the event.
How do I stay safe in a crowd?
Use a helper, keep a clear path, step down if the ground changes and take breaks before you tire. Tell the organizer if the crowd is too dense.
What should I bring to the event?
The stilts, a spare pair of shoes or grips, a water bottle, the costume kit and any signage or helper contact details.
About this guide
This national guide is written and checked by infinibell. Rules and conditions differ by place, so local pros are credited on guides for the cities they serve, not on national ones.
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- Oct 29, 2026: Drafted by infinibell to our content guidelines.
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