grand marshal

noun

|Updated on: 18 Jun 2018

Definition of grand marshal

: a person honored as the ceremonial marshal of a parade

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Recent Examples of grand marshal from the Web

The Fred Meyer Junior Parade returned to Portland's Hollywood District on Wednesday, with Dillon the Pickle, the Portland Pickles mascot, as the grand marshal.

— the oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, "2018 Rose Festival parade awards: Junior and Starlight," 7 June 2018
The event’s grand marshal, Tom Willey, mentioned the president in his remarks.

— BostonGlobe.com, "New England news in brief," 29 May 2018
Both Morris and Carlton said they were humbled to have been selected as the parade grand marshals, emphasizing the importance of remembering those who served and those who died while serving.

— mikaela porter, Courant Community, "Local Father, Daughter Veterans To Be Marshals Of West Hartford Memorial Day Parade," 24 May 2018
Mixed martial arts star Rampage Jackson drove the honorary pace car and rapper Machine Gun Kelly was the grand marshal.

— david scott, charlotteobserver, "Can these NASCAR fans' RV make it to the finish line? | Charlotte Observer," 19 May 2018
Also in the evening's spotlight was the 2018 grand marshal, Derrick Griffin.

— the masked observer, AL.com, "Masked Observer finds style and substance along the riverfront with MAMGA," 14 Feb. 2018
High rollers and card sharks turned out Friday for the Community Center of Flintridge’s Casino Night, where many congratulated Executive Director Maureen Bond for being selected grand marshal of Monday’s Fiesta Days Parade.

— sara cardine, latimes.com, "Thousands visit LCF for Memorial weekend fun, remembrance at 45th annual Fiesta Days," 30 May 2018
Pre-parade remarks were made by grand marshal of the parade, Sgt.

— linda girardi, Aurora Beacon-News, "Aurora honors heroes for 'friendship, bravery and commitment' during Memorial Day service, parade," 28 May 2018
As grand marshal of the parade, Noble Mentzer, who died Friday, spoke last July about his love for Havre de Grace, and his country.

— erika butler, The Aegis, "Havre de Grace pays tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice," 28 May 2018

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