#222 cavalcade

cavalcade- a procession of people on horseback, in cars, etc.; any procession: a cavalcade of guests

- C16 from French, Italian cavalcata, cavalcare to ride on horseback

Motorways were closed across Los Angeles to allow the Jackson family to travel in cavalcade from the private service to the star-studded memorial service.

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