Dad about to hug a daughter in ceremonial event? (6)
I believe the answer is:
parade
'event?' is the definition.
(I know that parade is a type of event)
'dad about to hug a daughter in' is the wordplay.
'dad' becomes 'pa' (both can mean one's father).
'about' becomes 're' (regarding).
'to hug' indicates putting letters inside (inserted letters are hugged).
'daughter' becomes 'd' (genealogical abbreviation).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
're' placed around 'a' is 'rae'.
'rae' enclosing 'd' is 'rade'.
'pa'+'rade'='PARADE'
'ceremonial' is the link.
This may not be correct. It may belong to another bit of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for parade that I've seen before include "Assembly of troops for inspection" , "Cavalcade or procession" , "March-past of troops etc." , "Organised procession of displays, performances, etc" , "Row of shops, march" .)