POMP

[noun] [U] - splendid and colourful ceremony, esp. traditional ceremony on public occasionsI remember the pomp of the Coronation as if it were yesterday.The Prime Minister was received with all the traditional pomp and ceremony that is laid on for visiting heads of government.Despite all the pomp of the Archbishop's position, he has only limited powers.Pomp and circumstance is formal ceremony.They opened the new shop with great pomp and circumstance.