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The word "motorcade" was actually derived from (originally a procession on horseback) in the early 1900s by replacing the prefix to reflect the shift from horses to motors.

Cavalcades have been used to mark major historical events, such as the naming of Canberra in 1913 and the 75th anniversary of Guernsey's liberation from German occupation, which featured over 250 vintage and military vehicles. Modern Usage & Events motorcavalcade

Annual events like the Martin Luther King Jr. Day motor cavalcade in Gettysburg celebrate African American history with cars displaying Pan-African colors. The word "motorcade" was actually derived from (originally

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