Pronunciation: /pəˈreɪd/
noun a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
A1 I saw a parade of colorful balloons at the carnival.
A2 The town organized a parade to celebrate Independence Day.
B1 The annual Thanksgiving parade featured giant floats and marching bands.
B2 Thousands of people lined the streets to watch the famous New Year's Day parade.
C1 The military parade showcased the country's latest technology and weaponry.
C2 Attending the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
verb to walk or march in public procession, especially in a showy or ostentatious manner
A1 The children paraded around the park with their colorful balloons.
A2 The marching band paraded through the streets during the festival.
B1 The protesters paraded outside the government building, demanding change.
B2 The fashion designer paraded their latest collection on the runway.
C1 The victorious team paraded through the city, celebrating their championship win.
C2 The military troops paraded in front of the dignitaries during the national ceremony.
formal The annual Thanksgiving parade will feature elaborate floats and marching bands.
informal I heard there's going to be a parade downtown this weekend, want to check it out?
slang I can't believe we missed the parade, it was supposed to be lit!
figurative The colorful array of flowers in the garden looked like a parade of nature's beauty.
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