festivities

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Most of the festivities passed off without incident, as crowds gathered in many areas of Paris after PSG's 1-1 draw in Munich.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Ambev said it leveraged the Carnival festivities, particularly in Brazil, to reinforce the connection between its brands and consumers, and to drive engagement.

From Barron's • May 4, 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

Business leaders, Supreme Court justices, cabinet secretaries and Trump family members attended the White House festivities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Some of the students who had been around the school longer, and had caught the full spirit of the end-of-the-year festivities, hugged and kissed and shook hands with each other; some even cried.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane