grand marshal

noun

: a person honored as the ceremonial marshal of a parade

Examples of grand marshal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This year’s grand marshals were a group of LGBTQ+ civil rights defenders — including the Transgender Rights Project, American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties and the Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

The grand marshal was La Verne’s replica of the Liberty Bell, located in front of City Hall. — Daily News, 4 July 2026

This year’s parade grand marshal was longtime leader and community member Juanita Wells, who moved to Aurora in 1972. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026

Participants include this year’s grand marshal, BSO firefighter/paramedic Richard George, along with community and performing groups, fire trucks and police vehicles. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grand marshal

• impartial
• parshall
• partial