on parade

Definitions

1. 1

   Assembled and in formation, prepared for inspection, to receive orders, etc.

   • […] he was ordered to leave general Washington’s camp, in consequence of the character that had been given of him; and upon his appearing on parade afterwards, he was ordered to leave general Washington’s camp on pain of imprisonment.
2. 2

   Marching or riding as part of a parade.

   • Earlier the team had arrived at Liverpool John Lennon airport […] and were greeted by dignitaries, including the lord mayor of Liverpool, Alan Dean—an Everton fan—who officially invited them to go on parade.
3. 3

   On public display, shown in a way that attracts attention.

   • 1899, Mary Noailles Murfree (as Charles Egbert Craddock), The Story of Old Fort Loudon, Chapter 1, Perhaps her husband realized her fatigue and depression and was willing to put his French accent on parade for her amusement […]
   • Much of the progressive movement’s original steam had been generated because of capital’s predominant position in American life and progressives had successfully put the sins of the businessman on parade for all to see.

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