grand marshal

noun

: a person honored as the ceremonial marshal of a parade

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Set to lead the parade as its grand marshal is Saul Olivas, who was selected through a public nomination process, according to the news release. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025 This year’s grand marshal was Jeremy Connolly, an educator who creates homemade signs for the parade. Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025 This year's grand marshal is Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025 Parker served for years as the grand marshal to open the Knothole Baseball League in Dennis’ community, and my nephew, Sam, used to work at one of his Popeyes chicken restaurants around town. Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for grand marshal

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First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grand marshal was in 1951

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“Grand marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20marshal. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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