an elaborate public spectacle illustrative of the history of a place, institution, or the like, often given in dramatic form or as a procession of colorful floats.

a costumed procession, masque, allegorical tableau, or the like forming part of public or social festivities.

a show or exhibition, esp. one consisting of a succession of participants or events

a beauty pageant.

something comparable to a procession in colorful variety, splendor, or grandeur

the pageant of Renaissance history.

a pretentious display or show that conceals a lack of real importance or meaning.

(in medieval times) a platform or stage, usually moving on wheels, on which scenes from mystery plays were presented.

display or pageantry.

Obsolete . a stage bearing any kind of spectacle.

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celebration , charade , display , exhibition , exposition , extravaganza , fair , make-believe , motorcade , parade , pomp , procession , ritual , show , tableau , pretense , spectacle