festivities

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The day is remembered more for Diana Ross' missed 'penalty kick' during the pre-match festivities than Clinton's address, but his presence now seems more notable.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

He beamed as spoke at length about the renovations, and vowed that the forthcoming Independence Day festivities would be "the greatest show of all."

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

According to the White House and UFC, Freedom 250 festivities are expected to feature high-profile guests and premium experiences as part of a broader effort to build excitement around America’s semiquincentennial celebration.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

While the superfight is a first for the White House, celebrity events have long been part of presidential birthday festivities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

And, of course, the most painless customer to invite was one whose business was so trivial that his opinion of the festivities didn’t actually matter.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis