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==Etymology==

==Etymology==

[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] processioun, from Anglo-French processiun, from Late [[Latin]] & Latin; Late Latin procession-, processio religious procession, from Latin, act of proceeding, from procedere

[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] processioun, from Anglo-French processiun, from Late [[Latin]] & Latin; Late Latin procession-, processio religious procession, from Latin, act of proceeding, from procedere

*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Century 12th century]

*Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Century 12th century]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1 a : a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way  

*1 a : a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way  

Many elements may be used to make a '''procession''' more significant than just "people walking in the same direction":

Many elements may be used to make a '''procession''' more significant than just "people walking in the same direction":

* A special mode of transport, such as a [[ceremonial]] barge, elephant howdah, horse drawn carriage, or a palanquin carried on the shoulders of others. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra Cleopatra]'s arrival to seduce [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Antony Mark Antony] on a perfumed barge has taken on [[legendary]] [[proportion]]. African kings sometimes ride in palanquins carved to look like luxury cars or other [[status]] [[symbols]], while Muslim brides travel in camel howdahs as shown in Bride Arriving in a Village, Biskra, Algeria by Philippe Pavy. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope Pope] has traditionally been carried in a special sedan chair known as the sedia gestatoria. In humbler terms, a mayor, grand marshal, or fair "queen" of a local parade will often ride in the town's fanciest automobile.

* A special mode of transport, such as a [[ceremonial]] barge, elephant howdah, horse drawn carriage, or a palanquin carried on the shoulders of others. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra Cleopatra]'s arrival to seduce [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Antony Mark Antony] on a perfumed barge has taken on [[legendary]] [[proportion]]. African kings sometimes ride in palanquins carved to look like luxury cars or other [[status]] [[symbols]], while Muslim brides travel in camel howdahs as shown in Bride Arriving in a Village, Biskra, Algeria by Philippe Pavy. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope Pope] has traditionally been carried in a special sedan chair known as the sedia gestatoria. In humbler terms, a mayor, grand marshal, or fair "queen" of a local parade will often ride in the town's fanciest automobile.

* Music, including [[everything]] from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choir choir] of a church procession to the marching band of a military procession. Criers may march before the procession, yelling to clear the way for it. Some high school [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homecoming homecoming] parades include trucks filled with people who do nothing but make as much noise as possible.

* Music, including [[everything]] from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choir choir] of a church procession to the marching band of a military procession. Criers may march before the procession, yelling to clear the way for it. Some high school [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homecoming homecoming] parades include trucks filled with people who do nothing but make as much noise as possible.

* Order of precedence- even without showy display, a [[group]] of people walking forward may be said to form a procession if their order and placement clearly [[visualize]] a [[hierarchy]] or symbiotic [[relationship]]. For instance, one's nearness to the king or others of high rank had important [[political]] connotations when the royal family walked to or from chapel services at the palace of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versailles Versailles]. Similarly, precedence came into play when the grandest [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwardian Edwardian] parties progressed from the sitting room to the dining room, and the stylized movement and hierarchy of marching military units clearly sets up a [[formal]] procession.

* Order of precedence- even without showy display, a [[group]] of people walking forward may be said to form a procession if their order and placement clearly [[visualize]] a [[hierarchy]] or symbiotic [[relationship]]. For instance, one's nearness to the king or others of high rank had important [[political]] connotations when the royal family walked to or from chapel services at the palace of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versailles Versailles]. Similarly, precedence came into play when the grandest [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwardian Edwardian] parties progressed from the sitting room to the dining room, and the stylized movement and hierarchy of marching military units clearly sets up a [[formal]] procession.

* Bearers of banners, fans, [[icons]], treasure, or other eye-catching items, or leading exotic [[animals]]. This was a very important part of [[Roman]] triumphs, as booty gave the Roman [[Population|populace]] visual [[proof]] of the warrior's success. The most elaborate [[evolution]] of this is the spectacular floats of Carnival parades. A simpler example is the ring bearer at a wedding.

* Bearers of banners, fans, [[icons]], treasure, or other eye-catching items, or leading exotic [[animals]]. This was a very important part of [[Roman]] triumphs, as booty gave the Roman [[Population|populace]] visual [[proof]] of the warrior's success. The most elaborate [[evolution]] of this is the spectacular floats of Carnival parades. A simpler example is the ring bearer at a wedding.

* Skilled [[performers]], such as acrobats or dancers

* Skilled [[performers]], such as acrobats or dancers

* Special costume. [[Traditionally]], the [[costumes]] of acolytes, footmen, [[ceremonial]] guards, or [[slaves]] help show off the [[wealth]] of the person staging a procession. An ornate example was the embroidered train of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_IV_of_the_United_Kingdom George IV of the United Kingdom], carried at his coronation by nine lords in waiting with their own matching silken clothes, capes, ruffs, and plumed hats. Other examples include the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Guard Swiss Guard] and high vestments of the Pope. The [[formal]], matching clothes of bridesmaids and groomsmen are in the same [[tradition]], although sometimes purchased at the attendant's expense rather than by the people honored in the ceremony. In egalitarian times and places, whoever has taken the time and money to put together something impressive may appear in a parade; such costumes are of course the [[focal point]] of Halloween parades such as that staged in Greenwich Village, New York. Finally, processions may be staged simply to show off the costumes as one part of a larger [[event]], such as at [[fashion]] pageants, military reenactments, pop concerts, or [[Renaissance]] Festivals.

* Special costume. [[Traditionally]], the [[costumes]] of acolytes, footmen, [[ceremonial]] guards, or [[slaves]] help show off the [[wealth]] of the person staging a procession. An ornate example was the embroidered train of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_IV_of_the_United_Kingdom George IV of the United Kingdom], carried at his coronation by nine lords in waiting with their own matching silken clothes, capes, ruffs, and plumed hats. Other examples include the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Guard Swiss Guard] and high vestments of the Pope. The [[formal]], matching clothes of bridesmaids and groomsmen are in the same [[tradition]], although sometimes purchased at the attendant's expense rather than by the people honored in the ceremony. In egalitarian times and places, whoever has taken the time and money to put together something impressive may appear in a parade; such costumes are of course the [[focal point]] of Halloween parades such as that staged in Greenwich Village, New York. Finally, processions may be staged simply to show off the costumes as one part of a larger [[event]], such as at [[fashion]] pageants, military reenactments, pop concerts, or [[Renaissance]] Festivals.

* Special lighting. Candlelight vigils for the deceased or to show [[political]] [[solidarity]] often include a candlelit procession. Fireworks [[illuminate]] such [[diverse]] events as coronations, parades, and Thai royal barge processions.

* Special lighting. Candlelight vigils for the deceased or to show [[political]] [[solidarity]] often include a candlelit procession. Fireworks [[illuminate]] such [[diverse]] events as coronations, parades, and Thai royal barge processions.

* [[Spectacle]], such as an aircraft flyover, or the confetti of [[New York City|New York]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ticker_tape_parade ticker tape parades]

* [[Spectacle]], such as an aircraft flyover, or the confetti of [[New York City|New York]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ticker_tape_parade ticker tape parades]

* The dispensing of gifts, at one time often food or [[money]]. Today, most people are familiar with the dispensing of beads at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras Mardi Gras] and the throwing of candy at local fair parades.

* The dispensing of gifts, at one time often food or [[money]]. Today, most people are familiar with the dispensing of beads at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras Mardi Gras] and the throwing of candy at local fair parades.

==See also==

==See also==

*'''''[[Pomp]]'''''

*'''''[[Pomp]]'''''

[[Category: Anthropology]]

[[Category: Anthropology]]