Collocations for procession - noun
ADJ.
grand, great, large, long | little, small | public, street | slow, solemn, stately | colourful | ceremonial | triumphal | constant, endless, never-ending
(figurative) We''ve had an endless procession of new secretaries through the office since Amy left.
(figurative) We''ve had an endless procession of new secretaries through the office since Amy left.
torchlight | funeral, religious, wedding
VERB + PROCESSION
head, lead
The mayor of the town led the procession to the central square.
The mayor of the town led the procession to the central square.
PROCESSION + VERB
make its way, move, pass, wind (its way)
The funeral procession moved slowly down the avenue. | The solemn procession wound its way through the narrow streets.
The funeral procession moved slowly down the avenue. | The solemn procession wound its way through the narrow streets.
leave, move off, set off
PREP.
in (a/the) ~
The children marched in procession behind the band.
The children marched in procession behind the band.
~ of
a procession of circus performers
a procession of circus performers