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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Between songs Mr. Switzer competed with the DJ for attention, calling out noise level readings and the probability of sustaining permanent hearing loss from the evening’s festivities.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx