What does the cryptic crossword clue "For so long the last part of cavalcade follows right alongside (7)" mean?

The definition is "so long". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GOOD (synonym="right") + BY (synonym="alongside") + E (synonym="last letter or ‘part’ of cavalcade") = GOODBYE The answer is GOODBYE.

For so long the last part of cavalcade follows right alongside (7)

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