on parade

phrase

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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“On parade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20parade. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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