parades

noun
UK /pəˈreɪdz/
US /pəˈreɪdz/

Parades are big, happy processions where people march or ride together to celebrate something.

We watched the colorful parades go down the street on the holiday.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To show something off in a proud way.

She parades her new dress around the room.

3. A public display meant to impress others.

His kindness was just a parade of good manners.

4. A formal gathering of soldiers for inspection.

The troops stood in a parade before the general.