festivities
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Organizers canceled the remainder of the Pride festivities and evening concert as emergency responders flooded the area and authorities secured the scene.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
The fireworks show has faced controversy regarding the famous avians, spawning a Change.org petition to move the festivities farther away or switch to an environmentally friendlier drone show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Americans tried to keep cool during celebrations during a sweltering heat wave on the US East Coast that cancelled festivities earlier this week.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
For Americans, the 250th festivities offer a moment for reflection as well as celebration.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
Dallben interrupted his meditations to be present at the feast; though soon after the festivities, he withdrew to his chamber and was not seen for some time.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
