festivities

Example Sentences

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Many fine festivities will take place on and around July 4, but compared with the years-long nationwide celebration that marked this country’s 200th anniversary, 250 feels like a nonevent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

The objective was to deliver the plane before the country’s 250th birthday festivities, said Jason Lambert, president of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance at L3Harris Technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

To many fans' dismay, no, the couple have not said anything about their upcoming nuptials or if all the speculation about the weekend wedding festivities in New York is accurate.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The government said it would be up to local event organisers to adapt festivities outside red-alert areas but alcohol will not be served at state-organised events.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

The Manifest Victory Quilt will be auctioned off to the highest bidder during the New Year’s festivities at the Manifest depot following the president’s quilt signing.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool