They also had frequent military parades, called triumphs, during the time of the empire. Parades to honor particular feasts became popular in the early Christian church, and remain so today. Political parades were especially popular in the United States in the 1880's and 1890's. Watermelon is a large, sweet fruit. Watermelons consist of about 93 per cent water.
Most watermelons also have many seeds.
The rind is striped or solid and ranges in color from gray-green to dark green. The flesh of ripe watermelons is white, greenish-white, yellow, orange, pink, or red. Their shape varies from round to oblong. They are eaten fresh, often in salads or as a dessert. The rind is sometimes pickled and used to make relish.