cavalcade

Cavalcade denotes a formal procession of riders on horseback, or a procession of vehicles and people moving together in a ceremonial parade. The term is also used metaphorically to describe a rapid and varied sequence of events or appearances.

Originating from the French cavalcade, the word conveyed horseman pageantry and has long appeared in descriptions of royal or public processions, military reviews, and other ceremonial displays.

In culture and media, Cavalcade is the title of a 1933 British drama film directed by Frank Lloyd, adapted from Noël Coward's stage play. The story follows an English family over several decades, against the backdrop of social and political change. The film was critically acclaimed and won multiple Academy Awards.

Today, cavalcade continues to be used in both literal and figurative senses. It is commonly employed to describe large, elaborate parades, as well as a wide-ranging sequence of events, celebrities, or incidents presented in a single sweep.