People walk in a line down main street to watch me on Independence Day, but if you ostentatiously show off your wealth, you also do this to your riches. What am I?
Parade
The term 'parade' works as both a noun for a festive march and a verb meaning to display something proudly or ostentatiously. When people celebrate the 4th of July, they attend a parade. Likewise, if someone boasts or shows off their possessions, they are said to 'parade' them around.
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