Festzug

festive procession

noun FEST-tsook Rare

Also means

pageant

Usage Note

Festzug is a ceremonial parade marking a festival, more solemn and grand than a rowdy carnival Umzug. From Fest and Zug (procession). Often historical or guild-themed; plural Festzüge.

Examples

"Der historische Festzug feierte das Stadtjubiläum."

Natural Translation

The historical pageant celebrated the town's anniversary.

Literal Translation

The historical festive-procession celebrated the town-jubilee.

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