festivities
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The southern African country, home to the world's largest elephant population, is holding nationwide festivities on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of independence from Britain.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Every year, a person of special importance serves as the ceremonial guitar string cutter to open the festivities.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The wedding festivities then continued for two days.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
“Star Trek” kicked off 2026 with a 60th anniversary float at the Rose Parade, and festivities since have included special screening events, a generations-spanning panel at San Diego Comic-Con and TV specials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
They were all guests at a real estate conference slated to begin in Chamisaville that noon; the governor would give a keynote address, opening the two-day festivities.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
