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

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, 10 July 2026

This year features events spanning historical reenactments, fairs and parades — and a few reached capacity months ago. — Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

The heat last week was so severe that parades and events across the country were canceled, including the flagship Independence Day Parade planned in Washington. — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Fairfax, Leesburg, Takoma Park and Laurel also canceled their July Fourth parades because of the heat. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Two hundred and fifty years later, Americans will celebrate that extraordinary achievement with fireworks, parades and patriotic ceremonies from coast to coast. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

The National Mall also is hosting a daily event called the Great American State Fair that will run until July 10, and some local neighborhoods are hosting parades and other events on the Fourth. — Maria Sullivan, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Between record-setting parades, military flyovers, and fireworks on the National Mall, the district will be buzzing on Independence Day. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 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