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German-American Steuben Parade
German-American Steuben Parade German-American Steuben Parade, New York City.

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Army Celebrates With Parade as It Faces an Uncertain Future • June 13, 2025, 6:32 AM ET (New York Times)

parade, a type of pageant (q.v.) whose main feature is a public procession.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.