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

By 12:45 p.m., caravaners had met the mayor of Beverly Hills and rolled through West Hollywood’s Pride festivities, arriving at Grand Central Market, running slightly ahead of time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

My mom, Craig, and Maya were staying with us in the residence but had been packed into cars and shuttled off already to the night’s festivities.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama