grand marshal

noun

: a person honored as the ceremonial marshal of a parade

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For the first time, the parade features six grand marshals, each chosen to connect with different factions of the community, Martinez said. — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2026 The annual celebration of India’s Independence Day will include a parade and festival in downtown San Jose this Saturday with Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu serving as grand marshal. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 This year’s grand marshals were a group of LGBTQ+ civil rights defenders — including the Transgender Rights Project, American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties and the Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026 The grand marshal was La Verne’s replica of the Liberty Bell, located in front of City Hall. — Daily News, 4 July 2026 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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