festivals

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Over the past 250 years, Americans have commemorated Independence Day with festivals, barbecues, music and fireworks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“I have traveled to festivals all over the world in the last few years. I don’t know that I can define why freedom is failing, but I see that it is — everywhere.”

From Salon • May 22, 2026

It’s performing on the Washington, D.C., and Long Beach editions of the Warped Tour, along with additional festivals and bigger plans to come.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Following their Glastonbury appearance, the band was dropped from a number of festivals and performances including Radar Festival, Kave Fest, and a US tour after their visas were revoked.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

On holidays, there were festivals, and there were Saturday soup prayer meetings, and meals were prepared for the sick and then delivered.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals