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parades

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //pɝˈeɪdz// UK //pəɹˈeɪdz// pa·rades

n. public celebrations where people walk or drive through the streets, often with music and colorful costumes. They usually happen to celebrate a special holiday or event.

n. public processions, typically including marching bands, floats, and performers, held in celebration of a specific holiday or event. Often implies a festive or ceremonial atmosphere.


SIMPLE

The city holds several parades during the summer months.

CONTEXTUAL

Thousands of people lined the streets to watch the colorful parades during the carnival season.

COMPLEX

While some parades are purely celebratory, others serve as solemn commemorative processions designed to honor historical figures or significant national milestones.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural when referring to a season of events or multiple celebrations.

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