festivities

Example Sentences

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Organisers of Paris pride heeded instructions from Paris police to cancel festivities due to take place in the sweltering French capital this weekend, after police warned they would ban them otherwise.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The festivities were still going strong when I left.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

The set wrapped up with Break Stuff - the Floridians had set a high bar for the rest of the weekend's festivities.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Adding to the uncertainty, forecasters warned that thunderstorms and severe weather could complicate portions of the Freedom 250 festivities, potentially affecting some of the weekend’s outdoor events.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

I told these worries to hush, that it was my sacred duty to be well rested and refreshed when the evening’s festivities began.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis