Definition of: procession

(prə·sesh′ən) noun
1. An array, as of persons or vehicles, arranged in succession and moving in a formal manner; a parade: a funeral procession; also, any continuous course: the procession of the stars.
2. The act of proceeding or issuing forth: the procession of the Holy Ghost from the Father.
3. A litany or hymn sung by persons moving in orderly array; a processional.
—v.i. To march in procession. [<OF] Synonyms: cavalcade, column, cortège, train. Antonyms: herd, mob, rabble, rout.