march-past
Military review ceremony
A march-past is a formal parade where troops or other groups march in formation past a reviewing stand or dignitary: The regiment performed a march-past for the visiting general.
The term is primarily British, describing a ceremonial display of precision marching.
Ceremonial public procession
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
- regimentColonel-led military unit
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
battalion · colors · formation · ceremonial · drill · uniforms · standards · cadence
parade
Ceremonial public procession
inspection · battalion · colors · formation · ceremonial · drill · uniforms · standards · cadence · review
crowd
Large public gathering
- grandstandTiered spectator seating structure
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- flagsSymbolic national cloths
bands · fanfare · drums · bunting · display · audience · applause · pageantry · spectators · viewing
veterans
Former armed forces members
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
wreath · cenotaph · tribute · fallen · honor · anniversary · solemn · dignified · poppy · sacrifice
march-pastcharge
Cost or accusation
cavalry charge · assault · attack · advance · rout
past, march, marching, marches, marchers, marcher, death march, protest march, march past