grand marshal

noun

: a person honored as the ceremonial marshal of a parade

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The event runs from 1 to 9 p.m. April 12 — The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade is held with grand marshals Mickey and Minnie Mouse along with Jeopardy host Ken Jennings and the Little Mermaid. Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025 Often led by a chief or grand marshal, St. Patrick’s Day parades often encompass a lineup of floats, bands, bagpipers, military units, Irish step dancers, Irish societies, and civic groups or workers. Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Next week’s parade will be led by grand marshal Sean McGovern, who’s operated his family’s McGovern’s Tavern for nearly 25 years. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025 The parade will be led by the grand marshal, Big Shoulders Fund, and the parade honoree is Mount Sion Program, at Brother Rice High School, a special education inclusion program designed to meet the unique needs of students with moderate cognitive disabilities or significant learning disabilities. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grand marshal

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First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grand marshal was in 1951

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“Grand marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20marshal. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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