festivities

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Austria gets a free pass because it won last year, and is hosting this year's festivities.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The fallout has transformed what is usually an ebullient milestone moment for the U.S.’s pick into a wary week of fractious festivities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Ambev said it leveraged the Carnival festivities, particularly in Brazil, to reinforce the connection between its brands and consumers, and to drive engagement.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The wedding festivities spanned two days in New York’s Hudson Valley and incorporated a summer camp theme.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Any parent of a child born on a major holiday knows that there’s already a certain line to be walked between an individual celebration and more universal festivities.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama