The first parades date back to c. 2000 BC, only being used for religious or military purposes. The Babylonians celebrated
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The parade float got its name because the first floats were decorated barges that were towed along the canals with ropes held by parade marchers on the shore . Floats were occasionally propelled from within by concealed … See more

Multiple grand marshals may often be designated for an iteration of the parade, and may or may not be in actual attendance due to circumstances (including death). A community grand marshal or other desig… See more

Since the advent of such technology, it became possible for aircraft and boats to parade. A flypast is an aerial parade of anything from one to dozens of aircraft, both in commercial context at airshows and also to mar… See more

The longest parade in the world is the Hanover Schützenfest that takes place in Hanover every year during the Schützenfest. The parade is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) long with more than 12,000 participants from all over the wo… See more

• Boat Parade (Winterfest)
• Carnival parade
• Cavalcade
• Circus
• Electrical Parade… See more

• Anheuser-Busch Washington's Birthday Parade, held annually in Laredo, Texas
• Bastille Day Military Parade - Held annually in Paris, France, in celebration of the Bastille Day… See more