festivities

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So while I’m sure you’ll want to explore restaurants outside the wedding festivities, I don’t think you’ll need to spend that much money on food if you don’t want to.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Brown’s son and four daughters and Scott’s three sons, all from previous marriages, were on hand for the festivities, the site said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Despite the heat and war, pilgrims were overcome with emotion as they kickstarted the hajj festivities in Mecca, Islam's holiest city.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

A host of companies gave money to last year’s inauguration festivities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Other events of the four-day festivities included an alien invader costume contest, a Martian panic bike race, and an alien attack reenactment.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow