festivities

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In Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni has postponed the Martyrs' Day pilgrimage, a Christian holiday held on 3 June each year, which usually draws thousands of Congolese nationals to join festivities.

From BBC • May 18, 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

A not-so-fun-for-the-royals fact: This year’s festivities celebrate the U.S. gaining its independence from, well, them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

I lingered behind and nibbled on my food, content to watch for now as the festivities continued.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis