pag·eant /ˈpæʤənt/
  盛會,遊行,虛飾,露天表演
  Pag·eant, a. Of the nature of a pageant; spectacular. “Pageant pomp.”
  Pag·eant, v. t. To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic. [R.] “He pageants us.”
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  Pag·eant n.
  1. A theatrical exhibition; a spectacle. “A pageant truly played.”
     To see sad pageants of men's miseries.   --Spenser.
  2. An elaborate exhibition devised for the entertainmeut of a distinguished personage, or of the public; a show, spectacle, or display.
     The gaze of fools, and pageant of a day!   --Pope.
     We love the man, the paltry pageant you.   --Cowper.
  pageant
       n 1: an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc;
            usually involves a parade with rich costumes [syn: pageantry]
       2: a rich and spectacular ceremony [syn: pageantry]