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

There are parades, ceremonies, patriotic speeches, and countless displays of the Stars and Stripes. —Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

As communities across the Charlotte area prepare to honor Juneteenth, a variety of festivals, parades and cultural celebrations are bringing people together to reflect on history, celebrate freedom and showcase Black culture throughout the month of June. —Amari Riley, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026

The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026

Another term for a certain kind of planetary alignment, planet parades are what happens when planets line up along the ecliptic in a straight line and appear to us on Earth to be marching across the night sky, according to NASA. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 June 2026

The Chicago Pride Parade, along with most other major pride parades, is held the last Sunday in June — this year, that's Saturday, June 28. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 June 2026

Along with parades, other activities take place throughout Pride Month, both online and in-person, such as drag shows, panel discussions, and more. —Allison Hope, Parents, 3 June 2026

Locals emphasize community over chaos — Mardi Gras is really about a gathering of family and friends of all ages, with formal balls and costumed parades that extend well beyond Bourbon Street. —Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026

The samba schools compete with one another, and the parades function as both a community showcase and a high-stakes cultural contest. —Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026

Verb

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