grand marshal
Americannoun
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Last year’s grand marshal was puppet master Sid Krofft, one half of Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025
The actor has been announced as the 92nd Hollywood Christmas Parade grand marshal, organizers said Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2024
When I pressed Diaz about any perks for the winner this time around, she mentioned riding in a convertible as grand marshal of a parade and free admission to Chamber of Commerce events.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2024
Johnson, the grand marshal, told Hamlin to lean into the villain role like Johnson has in his return to the WWE.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024
President Cleveland ordered federal troops to Chicago and placed them under the command of General Nelson A. Miles, previously the grand marshal of the exposition.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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