Parade gets a bit of support (5)
I believe the answer is:
strut
I believe this is a double definition.
'parade' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)
'a bit of support' is the second definition.
'gets' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for strut that I've seen before include "Longitudinal brace" , "Walk proudly; bar" , "Brace; swagger" , "Prop; prance" , "Reinforcing rod" .)