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

"With the festivities he also wants to show that it was not a mere change of government, but a start of a new era," she added.

From Barron's • May 9, 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

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

I am on a vast diet so I can fit into my gown for the festivities.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez