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Spectacles or displays, usually impressive
“The city of Chicago held a grand parade on September 22 to celebrate their Cubs' second National League pennant in the past four years.”
Plural for a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
“The battalion marched in a parade through the town with local bands, naval battalions from several ships, state volunteer units, and local government officials.”
Plural for a number of things in a series
“We landed at the airport and drove in a long parade of cars through the heart of the city.”
Plural for a boastful or ostentatious display
“Isn't that where they have the big parade of flowers and all that hoopla on New Years Day?”
Plural for a public promenade or walk
“At the Wells, they had alighted and walked along the parade, where a tolerably large company was assembled.”
Plural for ceremony and splendid display
Plural for a public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views on a political issue
Plural for an ordered series or arrangement
Plural for a paved road used for travel or movement
Plural for a mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support for a cause
Plural for an act of walking around, especially as a survey or tour
Plural for an area or space in a town or city with much people and activity
Plural for an act or series of acts performed according to a traditional or prescribed form
Plural for an area or building with a collection of shops
To display or exhibit something
“In his inebriated condition, he wanted to parade his trophy wife around and show off her renowned beauty.”
To walk or march through a public place in a formal procession
“The army would parade down the magnificent Champs Elysée and my heart would jump for joy and pride.”
To walk or move in an ostentatious manner
“Now, where are those royals? They still have to parade around in their fancy clothes and take their seats before the ceremony even starts.”
To behave in an ostentatious manner
“Antoine, the better to avenge himself, continued to parade about in his regimental cap and trousers and his old yellow velveteen jacket.”
To involve oneself in a (public) protest or demonstration
To walk at a steady speed, especially without a particular destination and as an expression of anxiety or annoyance
To formally inspect military or naval forces
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