goat parade
n. Any needlessly festive over-hyped celebration put on for the benefit of the organizers rather than the participants. Usually arranged by a government agency or a corporation to show that they are one with the people.
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Why all the bunting and balloons on Main Street? Did we finally win a war?
No. It's another goat parade. We're honoring finger-painters that have made a difference.
Will there be cake?
No. It's another goat parade. We're honoring finger-painters that have made a difference.
Will there be cake?