A video of Russian President Vladimir Putin giving a public speech has been viewed tens of thousands of times on Twitter and Facebook, with embedded French subtitles purporting to show Putin criticizing world leaders for their “evil plan” to “eli
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AFP Fact Check→ The footage is from a Bastille Day parade in France in 2017
A Facebook live stream broadcast on March 10, 2021 purports to show former US president Donald Trump arriving at a parade. The claim is misleading; the footage in fact shows a 2017 Bastille Day parade in Paris, France, where Trump had been invited as a
AFP Fact Check→ This video shows soldiers performing a stunt at a 2016 military parade in Iran
A video has been shared hundreds of thousands of times in multiple Facebook posts that claim it shows Afghan soldiers failing to demonstrate martial art skills at a military ceremony. The claim is false; the video in fact shows Iranian soldiers perfor
Snopes→ Did ‘Yardi Gras’ Replace Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans?
New Orleans residents marked the holiday a little differently in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
AFP Fact Check→ Video misleads on Islamic prayer played at India’s Republic Day parade
A video circulating online shows a replica of Delhi’s historic Red Fort at India's Republic Day parade in January 2021 while the Islamic call to prayer plays in the background. The clip was shared alongside a claim that the Delhi float only celeb
AFP Fact Check→ Old video of Memorial Day parade is shared in false social media posts about 2021 ‘Save America’ rally
A video has been viewed tens of thousands of times in multiple posts on Twitter that claim it shows US soldiers greeting Trump supporters as they gathered for the "Save America" rally in Washington DC in early January 2021. The claim is false; the
AFP Fact Check→ Image shows New York pro-Trump parade in October
Social media posts shared thousands of times claim to show a caravan of Donald Trump’s supporters heading from California to Washington, DC to protest the presidential election result certification in January 2021. This is false; the image shows a Tr
Snopes→ Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to March on Despite Pandemic
The pandemic, which shut down theaters in March, may have upended most traditions this holiday season, but the annual New York City parade will march on.
Washington Post→ Giuliani’s fantasy parade of false voter-fraud claims
Over and over, the former New York City mayor makes claims that have been debunked by judges and the federal government
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Several Photos Of 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers Parade Do NOT Show November 14, 2020 Trump Protests in Washington D.C.
Do several photos of the 2016 parade for the Cleveland Cavaliers show an aerial view of supporters of President Trump marching in Washington D.C. on November 14, 2020? No, that's not true. The Cavaliers won their first NBA Championship in
Snopes→ Did the Trump Boat Parade Result in This Sunken Ship Photo?
Several boats did sink during a parade for U.S. President Donald Trump in September 2020.
AFP Fact Check→ This video shows Saudi military parade to ensure the safety of the hajj pilgrimage in 2017
A video has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook alongside a claim it shows the preparation ahead of the hajj in 2020. The claim is false; the video actually shows a military parade held in Mecca ahead of the annual
AFP Fact Check→ This photo shows a street parade in Switzerland before the COVID-19 pandemic
A photo has been shared thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter which claim it shows a protest against coronavirus restrictions in the German capital of Berlin in August 2020. The claim is false; the photo, which has circulated
AFP Fact Check→ This video has circulated in media reports about an explosion during a parade in Mexico
A video has been viewed tens of thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook in July 2020 alongside a claim it shows an assassination attempt on a Catholic priest. The claim is false; the video has circulated in reports since June 2020 about a
AFP Fact Check→ This video actually shows a 2012 election victory parade in Singapore
A video has been viewed thousands of times on Facebook alongside a claim it shows Singapore’s opposition Workers' Party holding a rally in July 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The claim is false; the video actually shows a by-election victory p
Truth or Fiction?→ Were Pride Parades Cancelled Over COVID-19 Without Sparking Armed Protests?
Right-wing personality Tomi Lahren’s attempt to criticize “liberals” on Twitter was refuted when several other users pointed out that she was attempted to gin up controversy that was already moot. “To the pro-eternal shutdown c
Snopes→ Woman Struck and Killed by Mardi Gras Float During Parade
The accident occurred during one of the many parades in the week leading up to Mardi Gras.
Snopes→ Impaired Driver Takes ‘Joy Ride’ on Kansas City Super Bowl Parade Route
The arrest happened around three hours before the parade began to the cheers of fans who witnessed the incident. No one was injured.
Washington Post→ Trump’s NATO parade of falsehoods and misstatements
At the recent NATO summit, the president once again showed he does not understand the basics of NATO financing.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Two Christmas Parades NOT Cancelled In North Carolina Because of Potential For ANTIFA Violence
Were two Christmas parades in North Carolina cancelled because of the potential of ANTIFA Violence? No, that's not true: There is no known Antifa connection to the decision by officials in Wake Forest and Gardner, North Carolina, to cancel the
FactCheck.org→ Donald Trump and New York’s Veterans Day Parade
Quick Take A meme circulating on Facebook exaggerates the role played by President Donald Trump in funding a 1995 Veterans Day parade in New York. He donated $200,000, which was less than 10% of the total raised, according to press reports at the time.
Snopes→ Was Trump First US President to Attend New York Veterans Day Parade?
The president himself touted what he claimed was his unprecedented attendance at "America's Parade" in November 2019.
Snopes→ Parade Canceled After ‘Destructive Devices’ Found Near Route
Authorities cancelled the event out of an "abundance of caution."
Snopes→ Did JFK’s Inaugural Parade Include Columns of Tanks?
Digging into this viral meme was a tankless task.
Snopes→ Did Trump’s Fourth of July Parade Feature a Flyover by Russian Planes?
A couple of humorous incidents prompted some some social media users to ask the question.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: David Hogg, Protest Group NOT Blocking Washington Parade
Did Parkland massacre survivor David Hogg announce that he would stage a sit-in to block a 4th of July parade in Washington? No, that's not true: This is a satirical report by a known satire site. Hogg, who has been waging a campaign against g
Lead Stories→ Fake News: President Trump Did NOT Say "I Will Pay For July 4 Parade Out Of My Own Pocket"
Did President Donald Trump say he will pay for the entire July 4 parade in Washington out of his own pocket? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters and Republica
Washington Post→ Trump’s parade of false claims overseas
In an interview with Piers Morgan, the president made a series of dubious, false and misleading assertions.
Snopes→ Is President Trump Planning a Military Parade For This Fourth of July?
As in the past, it's unclear whether a military parade will in fact materialize.
Snopes→ Kid Rock Booted from Leading Parade After Profane TV Remarks
Kid Rock used an expletive to describe Joy Behar during an interview on "Fox & Friends."
Snopes→ President Trump Says He Has Cancelled Military Parade
Trump on Twitter accused local politicians of price-gouging, although much of the projected $92 million price was attributed to Pentagon costs for aircraft, equipment and personnel.
Snopes→ Official Says Trump’s Military Parade Would Cost About $92M
The White House budget office earlier estimated to Congress the parade would cost between $10 million and $30 million.
Snopes→ FBI: Man Scouted for July 4 Attack at Parade in Cleveland
Federal authorities said that Demetrius Pitts, 48, had repeatedly expressed his support for al-Qaida for more than a year.
Snopes→ Did Dwight Eisenhower Reject the Idea of ‘Soviet-Style’ Military Parades?
A meme intended to undermine Trump's request for a military rally wrongly attributes a quote to Eisenhower.
Snopes→ Eagles Fans Flock to Philadelphia to Fete Champs at Parade
The Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl 52.
Snopes→ Pentagon Says Trump Ordered Washington Military Parade
The parade is supposed to be an elaborate show of military strength complete with tanks and soldiers.
Snopes→ Did North Korea Display Fake Missiles During a Military Parade?
Although something may have appeared odd about weapons seen during a North Korean military parade, the claim that the country's missiles are fake is only speculation.
Truth or Fiction?→ Jingle Bells: A Christmas Carol?
One of the most cheerful hallmarks of the holiday season, ‘Jingle Bells’, invokes images of snowy landscapes, festive decor, and the warmth of Christmas spirit with its catchy, jubilant melody. Yet the story behind this ubiquitous song ma
Truth or Fiction?→ Unwrapping the Berwick Shrimp Boat Thanksgiving Festival
Nestled in the heartland of Louisiana, the town of Berwick holds a unique cultural treasure known as the Shrimp Boat Thanksgiving Festival. Deeply rooted in the town’s seafaring heritage and love for the fruits of the sea, the celebration is mu
Truth or Fiction?→ The True Story Behind ‘Franksgiving’: Fact-checking Roosevelt’s Thanksgiving Change
In America’s tapestry of traditions, the Thanksgiving holiday stands out as an emblem of gratitude, autumnal festivities, and familial gatherings. Part of its intrigue, unbeknownst to many, lies in a historical wrinkle known as ‘Franksgiv