The origin of this phrase, according to KnowYourPhrase, is that:
"This phrase looks to have originated from the popular 1964 song "Don't Rain on my Parade" by Bob Merrill and Jule Styne. In harmony with this, the phrase is only found in writing from that year onward."
It seems that song really popularized the expression we use today.
Rain on Your Parade was created on 2008-11-09.
Rain on your parade? Means to spoil it
Nobody's Gonna Rain on Our Parade was created on 1994-07-18.
The origin of the Mummer's parade that is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can be traced back to the 17th century. The parade originated in order to celebrate a wide variety of heritages.
The song, "Don't Rain on My Parade" is from the 1964 musical,"Funny Girl". It is also featured in the 1968 movie version of the musical.
The Latin word parer is the oldest recorded form of parade.
Don't Rain on My Parade or perhaps Funny Girl. I like Don't Rain on My Parade more.
Rain On My Parade.
Nothing!
Musical Theatre.
Maisy - 1999 Rain Nest Plane Parade was released on: USA: 4 March 1999
There is absolutely no such thing, sorry to rain on your parade.