Synonyms of parades

parades 1 of 2

noun

plural of parade

as in processions

a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way

a Fourth of July parade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• processions
• corteges
• progresses
• columns
• trains
• strings
• callithumps
• lines

parades

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of parade

1

as in marches

to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group

the marching band paraded past jubilant crowds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marches
• strides
• files
• paces
• steps
• treads
• stomps
• traipses
• hikes
• goose-steps
• stamps
• perambulates
• tramps
• trudges
• plods
• lumbers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wanders
• strolls
• meanders
• rambles
• ambles

2

as in displays

to present so as to invite notice or attention

intends to parade her expensive new dress at the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displays
• exhibits
• shows
• flashes
• waves
• unveils
• announces
• sports
• exposes
• produces
• flaunts
• struts
• shows off
• lays out
• advertises
• disports
• proclaims
• broadcasts
• posts
• reveals
• airs
• trumpets
• flourishes
• publicizes
• brandishes
• heralds
• placards
• sounds
• discovers
• blazes
• tells (of)
• divulges
• talks (about)
• bares
• uncovers
• unmasks
• uncloaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masks
• disguises
• curtains
• covers
• camouflages
• hides
• obscures
• conceals
• veils
• shrouds
• occludes
• occults
• enshrouds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parades

Noun

In mid-July, the annual Watermelon Festival features live entertainment, antique cars, parades, rides, and of course, watermelons. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026

Harding and Powell have been making the rounds at parades and festivals where meat raffles offer oversized sausages as prizes. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

The championship parades perfectly embodied Kansas City in that way. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Those who visit annually or several times during the year are deeply passionate about the live shows, character meet-and-greets, holiday food specials, seasonal festivals and parades and nighttime spectaculars that these parks provide. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

At the same time, Lindell is being investigated for possible violation of campaign regulations for giving away pillows at parades. — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

New and vintage car shows, forums, memorabilia, parades and vintage racing abound. — James Raia, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

The nightly parades at the park in West Mifflin just outside Pittsburgh are set to showcase school marching bands from across Pennsylvania. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 31 July 2026

In addition to showing up everywhere, from festivals to parades and weddings to proms, the Wienermobile has also helped people, including Drew Barrymore, celebrate their birthdays over the decades with special stops made in their honor. — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Verb

The Los Angeles Dodgers insulted their Catholic paying customers by honoring a drag group that parades around as nuns and mocks their religion. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Her ex-husband parades their six-year-old daughter, Sofia, in front of the cameras and demands full custody. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026

Sydney Sweeney parades through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie for her latest Syrn promo. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026

The procession steps off from the lower 100 block of Duval Street, parades five blocks down Duval, turns onto Southard Street for another five blocks, and ends at Truman Waterfront Park for a casual celebration. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025