CAVALCADE

[ ˌkav(ə)l'keɪd , 'kav(ə)lkeɪd ]

■ noun a procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles.

Origin

C16 (denoting a ride or raid on horseback): from Fr., from Ital. cavalcata , from cavalcare 'to ride', based on L. caballus 'horse'.