Assertion: parade | /r/HasProperty | to be john philip sousa
Facets:
value: to be a showcase
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Using the resplendent setting of the Barracks, wistful imagination and the Marines' flare for showmanship, the parades were to be a showcase for the ceremonial prowess of Marines and the musical eminence of the U.S. Marine Band, which had achieved international renown under the premier military band leader of all time, John Philip Sousa.