A few days later, the town held an official parade for them.

It still takes part in official parades and celebrations.

See www.mummers.org for information on the official parade.

Last year, 102 members were arrested when they tried to stage a protest hours before the official parade.

As the official parade rolled by, there was a sporadic exchange of jeers.

I didn't expect to run into an official parade like that.

The official parade was cut back to just under an hour and it was preceded by speeches from workers and politicians.

This practice has become routine in some locales, as advance preparation for official parades and similar events attracting large crowds or important people.

The official parades were canceled or moved to surrounding communities, such as Jefferson Parish.

This procession evolved into the official Inaugural parade we know today.