Parade. To assemble troops in a uniform manner for the purpose of regular muster, exercise, and inspection. The parades are general, regimental, or private (troop, battery, or company), according to the strength of the force assembled.
Parade. In camp, is that spot of ground in the front of each encampment, between the camp colors, on the right and left wings.
Parade, Dress. A parade which takes place in the U. S. army at the troop or retreat on each evening, when the soldiers appear in full uniform and under arms.
Parade, Evening. The hour generally fixed for the evening parade is at sunset. When troops are encamped, the signal for evening parade is given from the park of artillery, by the discharge of a piece of ordnance called the evening gun.
Parade Guard Mounting. The parading of the soldiers who are to go on guard.
Parade, Morning. In every garrison town, fortified place, and camp, as well as in every town through which soldiers pass, or occasionally halt, a certain hour in the morning is fixed for the assembling of the different corps, troops, or companies, in regular order.
Parade Officer. An officer who attends to the minutiæ of regimental duty, but who is not remarkable for military science.
Parade Rest. A position of rest for soldiers, in which, however, they are required to be silent and motionless, used specially at parade; also, the command for the position.
Parade, Troop. [Morning parade] (which see).
Parade-ground. The piece of ground on which soldiers are paraded.