Pageant

n.	1.
	1.	A theatrical exhibition; a spectacle. To see sad pageants of men's miseries. - Spenser.
	2.	An elaborate exhibition devised for the entertainmeut of a distinguished personage, or of the public; a show, spectacle, or display. The gaze of fools, and pageant of a day! - Pope. We love the man, the paltry pageant you. - Cowper.
a.	1.	Of the nature of a pageant; spectacular.
v. t.	1.	To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.

Noun	1.	pageant - an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes Synonyms: pageantry
	2.	pageant - a rich and spectacular ceremony Synonyms: pageantry

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