jesus rode into jerusalem on a donkey on palm sunday to fulfill an ancient prophecy and to demonstrate his identity as the messiah and king a parade, he did not ride donkeys other than that event.  jesus chose to ride a donkey instead of a horse, which would have been a symbol of war, to show his teachings of peace and love. jesus was greeted by cheering crowds who waved palm branches and laid cloaks on the ground to honor him.
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