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

“Many groups have adopted ‘Freedom 250’ branding as part of their festivities, even though it does not mean it is backed by Freedom 250 funding,” Alvarez said in a text message.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Taking a cue from the festivities at Somerset House, he hit upon the idea of throwing a masked party to subsidize the theater.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

At the end of the thirtieth day of festivities, with sixty days more of partying to enjoy, Buttercup was genuinely concerned that she might lack the strength to endure.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman