parade
noun
a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary, person, event, etc.
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The crowd around the car eventually swelled into the thousands, and Mr. López’s trip to prison took on a paradelike air.
From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2014