Definition

/pəˈɹeɪd/

noun

An organized procession consisting of a series of consecutive displays, performances, exhibits, etc. displayed by moving down a street past a crowd of spectators.
“The floats and horses in the parade were impressive, but the marching bands were really amazing.”
A procession of people moving down a street, organized to protest something.
Any succession, series, or display of items.
“The dinner was a parade of courses, each featuring foods more elaborate than the last.”
A line of goslings led by one parent and often trailed by the other.
Pompous show; formal display or exhibition; outward show (as opposed to substance).

verb

To march in or as if in a procession.
“They paraded around the field, simply to show their discipline.”
To cause (someone) to march in or as if in a procession; to display or show (something) during a procession.
“They paraded dozens of fashions past the crowd.”
To exhibit in a showy or ostentatious manner.
To march past.
“After the field show, it is customary to parade the stands before exiting the field.”
To march through or along; (of a vehicle) to move slowly through or along.