His favourite subjects were battles, cavalcades, and processions. Activities include walks, hiking in sulky, cavalcades, guided tours, among others. Royal cavalcades and dignitaries entered the palace through this gate. His craters also depict friezes of horsemen, fighting scenes, cavalcades and animal friezes. Cavalcades and the modern variant, the motorcade, are examples of public processions. Traditionally Carnivals include cavalcades of disguises and cultural activities. In Colombia, riding in cavalcades is a recreation enjoyed throughout the mountains. Popular pictorial themes include symposia, komasts, cavalcades, duels, as well as athletic and mythological scenes. Craft markets, food tents/stalls, street parties, and cavalcades fill every week. Many cavalcades involve ceremonial entries into and departures from towns and villages along the way. Long-distance cavalcades may acquire more riders who join from populated places along its route. Cavalcades were held since 1851, yet without organisation by the city council. In Sonora, cavalcades are regular annual events in March and October.