Parade 
To dream of a parade suggests inaction due to distractions in your life. Is suggests that you are letting things pass you by. This further implies that fear of failure may stop you from pursuing your ambitions and aspirations.
On the other hand, a parade signifies the highlights in your life; the passage of time and the cycle of life. Look into the meaning of the figures, animals, objects, and floats for further introspection.
Pageant
To dream of being a pageant contestant may suggest that you focus too much energy on what others think about you.
Losing a pageant indicates that you believe you are better than what others think. You may have been giving others a false impression, leading them to speculate. Be who you actually are rather than what you think others would approve of.
Carnival
To dream that you are at the carnival signifies deceit and misrepresentation. If you are watching 'freak shows' then you have a lack of peace and fulfillment within your home life. Sadness will be coming to parts of your life that were once happy and content.
To dream about being on a carnival ride indicates that you are traveling in loops. It could also represent simple enjoyment; the kind that leave no lasting impression.
To dream that you have run away with a carnival represents that you will have close ties or will be involved with the entertainment industry in some manner.
Spectacles
*See Eyeglasses.
Demonstration
To dream of a major demonstration involving placards and police is your unconscious making it very clear that you may be involved in a situation that will not serve your highest good.
To dream of a small demonstration of a kitchen implement or sporting skill indicates that you will find yourself becoming interested in an unusual hobby that could give you hours of joy.
Marching Band
A marching band in a dream represents your connection to others. To make a marching band harmonize takes teamwork as well as a second sense for understanding others.
To march along with the band in your dream indicates that you feel conforming to others is important in your life. You may feel great joy in your camaraderie with the group. If you feel that the band is marching you along, you may be struggling with your wish to escape conformity in your life.
Beauty Contest
Please See Pageant.
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