From: Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com>
Newsgroups: alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,alt.politics.trump,alt.politics.liberalism,alt.politics.democrats,alt.politics.usa.republican
Subject: Re: Canada Has Military Parades... Why Can't We? - LOL - Canadian
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:13:07 -0700
Organization: A noiseless patient Spider
On 2025-06-17 17:09, AlleyCat wrote:
>
> On Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:44:40 -0700, Alan says...
>
>> Parades where a military unit happens to participate aren't "military
>> parades".
>
> So... you can't prove that any parade, by definition, that includes the
> military personnel and equipment, CAN'T be called a "military parade".
>
> Gotcha.
>
> Q: Can parades, which include military personnel and equipment and machinery,
> be considered a 'military parade"?
>
> A: Yes, a parade that features military personnel, equipment, and machinery,
> and is organized to showcase the military's history, or to commemorate
> military-related events, can absolutely be considered a 'military parade."
"features"
"organized to showcase".
>
> COMMEMORATE!
>
> Remembrance Day?
>
> Here's why:
>
> Focus on the Military: The defining characteristic of a military parade is
> that the military is the central focus. This means MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE
> MARCHING IN FORMATION (often with close-order drill).
>
> Purpose: Military parades often serve ceremonial purposes, SUCH AS CELEBRATING
> NATIONAL HOLIDAYS (like Remembrance Day), commemorating victories, honoring
> service members, or showcasing discipline and strength.
Great.
Now show one that has taken place in Canada...