Parade facts for kids
A parade is a large or small group of people who all walk together, usually down a street or road. People who walk in parades are often dressed in costumes, and followed by marching bands, floats or large balloons.
Reasons
They are often held on holidays or to honor someone. Parades are held for many reasons, but are usually for celebrations of some kind. Days like St Patrick's Day are often celebrated with a parade.
Military parades
A military parade is one of the most common parades. It is when soldiers march in public. Usually they are followed by tanks and other military vehicles. Military parades are often held after a battle or war has been won. In the United States, military parades are usually held on Veterans Day and Independence Day. The official birthday of the Sovereign is marked each year by a military parade by the British Army.
Famous parades
One of the most famous parades is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. Over 44 million people watch this parade on television each year.
Images for kids
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The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, the world's largest parade.
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2013 World Championships in Athletics parade of nations at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
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Yonkers High School, New York students get ready for the Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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2010 Moscow Victory Day Parade
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A kiddie parade at a Municipal Band concert in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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Memorial Day Parade in Park Ridge, New Jersey.
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In 2002, United States Military Academy (West Point) cadets opened the Bastille Day Military Parade, Paris, France, as guest troops.
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A float at Rio Carnival, 2014
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