pageant

n. performance commemorating a historical or legendary event; ceremonial play or parade of any kind

A pageant can refer to:Medieval pageant, a narrative medieval procession connected with a festival.The public displays surrounding a Coronation or royal wedding.Latter-day Saint Pageant, a contemporary outdoor theatrical production produced by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.beauty pageant, a  Beauty contest.Pageant (magazine), a 20th-century monthly periodical.Pageant (song), a single by Moi dix Mois.PuTTY authentication agent
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Noun
1. an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
(synonym) pageantry
(hypernym) representation
2. a rich and spectacular ceremony
(synonym) pageantry
(hypernym) ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance

(v. t.)
To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.
  

(n.)
An elaborate exhibition devised for the entertainmeut of a distinguished personage, or of the public; a show, spectacle, or display.
  

(n.)
A theatrical exhibition; a spectacle.
  

(a.)
Of the nature of a pageant; spectacular.
  

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