festivities

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Austria gets a free pass because it won last year, and is hosting this year's festivities.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Saturday's festivities outside and inside parliament are laden with symbolism, featuring flags and music that pays tribute to Hungary's EU membership, its sizeable Roma minority and ethnic Hungarians in neighbouring countries.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The wedding festivities spanned two days in New York’s Hudson Valley and incorporated a summer camp theme.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The festivities began before American Flight 3599 took off from Miami International Airport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Perhaps he was even involved in the festivities.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen