procession

Definitions

A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony or festival.

The action of moving along or forward in an orderly, formal, or ceremonial way.

Examples

A long funeral procession moved slowly through the quiet streets of the village.

The wedding procession was led by a group of musicians playing traditional instruments.

Spectators lined the sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the colorful carnival procession.

Synonyms

parade cortege march motorcade file train column

Antonyms

disorder stagnation halt standstill disarray confusion pause