grand marshal
Procession's honored leader
A grand marshal is the honorary leader of a parade or public ceremony, typically a celebrity, dignitary, or community figure chosen to lead the procession: The Super Bowl MVP served as grand marshal of the victory parade.
The title is ceremonial—the grand marshal waves from a convertible rather than organizing logistics.
In some contexts, grand marshal refers to a high-ranking official at formal events or competitions.
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- parade routeStreet for marching festivities
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- dignitaryPerson of high rank
- floatBuoyant object or vehicle
procession · banner · sash · white gloves · honor · leader · motorcade · waving · waving hand · celebrity · Rose Bowl · Mardi Gras · cheering · crowds · ribbon · festivity · marching band · baton
- "Grand" phrases
- graduationcap and gown, diploma frame, graduation ceremony, graduate, commencement address
- parade elementsmarching bands, baton twirling, flag waving, confetti throwing, parade floats
- parade eventsmarching bands, baton twirlers, drum corps, majorettes, pipe bands
- parade participantsmarching band, floats, drum majors, majorettes, baton twirlers
- parade performersdrum major, majorette, baton twirler, color guard, flag bearer