on parade

idiom

1
: shown or displayed especially in a way that attracts attention or notice
Her new diamond engagement ring was on parade for all her friends to stare at.
It was getting to be violence on parade all day long on network TV.
2
of soldiers : marching or standing in a military parade (a ceremonial formation of a body of troops before a superior officer or other important person)

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Despite rain on parade morning and water-sensitive glues, the massive 55-foot float successfully completed its Colorado Avenue route intact. Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026 How much: $10 See Santa on parade Gear up for the holidays at the 2025 Southside Santa Parade. Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025 To make sure Freida would feel her best on parade day, The Farmer's Dog and Macy's made some tweaks to her original design. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 Bulls on parade Rolf Bulk, equity research analyst at New Street Research, agreed with the distinction between Nvidia's earnings and the broader AI market. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on parade

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“On parade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20parade. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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