festivities

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A host of companies gave money to last year’s inauguration festivities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"With the festivities he also wants to show that it was not a mere change of government, but a start of a new era," she added.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

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

Privately, one network executive explained why the festivities moved forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Thinking of those times as he passed the cemetery on his way to the evening’s festivities, Gabe recalled the day Matty's body had been found and carried home.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry