The "Preventing Allocation of Resources for Absurd Defense Expenditures Act," also known as the PARADE Act , establishes a prohibition on the use of federal funds for certain commemorative events. This bill specifically prevents the Department of Defense , the White House , and the Executive Office of the President from using any appropriated funds for a "covered parade." A "covered parade" is defined as one sponsored by any of these governmental entities that is specifically designed to commemorate or pay tribute to the current President . The legislation aims to restrict federal expenditures for events honoring the sitting President.