paradegoer
Float route observer
A paradegoer is someone who attends a parade as a spectator.
The word follows the pattern of moviegoer, churchgoer, and concertgoer—compounds identifying people by the events they attend.
Paradegoers lined the streets hours before the floats arrived.
One who observes visually
- observerOne who perceives events
- onlookerPerson who observes
- bystanderOne who observes nearby
- watcherOne who observes
audience · sightseer · looker-on · gawker · rubbernecker · eyewitness · gallery · attendee
Dense pressing crowd
- multitudeVery large number
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- massesBulk or populace
- swarmMass of moving insects
crush · press · sea · spectators · bystanders · onlookers · curbside · sidewalk
Remains on surface
- bandsMusical performing groups
- marchingRhythmic group walking
- balloonsAir-filled rubber sacs
- pageantryElaborate ceremonial display
procession · costumes · confetti · streamers · drumline · majorettes · placards · banners
Lighthearted fun together
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
conviviality · holiday · tradition · fanfare · jubilation · excitement · anticipation · enthusiasm
viewer
One who observes visually
watcher · audience · sightseer · looker-on · gawker · rubbernecker · eyewitness · gallery · attendee
throng
Dense pressing crowd
swarm · crush · press · sea · spectators · bystanders · onlookers · curbside · sidewalk · jostling
floats
Remains on surface
pageantry · procession · costumes · confetti · streamers · drumline · majorettes · placards · banners · grandstand
merriment
Lighthearted fun together
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
jubilee · conviviality · holiday · tradition · fanfare · jubilation · excitement · anticipation · enthusiasm · spirit
paradegoermarcher
One who walks purposefully
parader · performer · drum major · majorette · parade marshal
parade, parading, paraded, churchgoer, moviegoer, concertgoer