festivities

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So while I’m sure you’ll want to explore restaurants outside the wedding festivities, I don’t think you’ll need to spend that much money on food if you don’t want to.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

By 12:45 p.m., caravaners had met the mayor of Beverly Hills and rolled through West Hollywood’s Pride festivities, arriving at Grand Central Market, running slightly ahead of time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Being in Mecca has been nothing short of blissful for Hassan Qadiri, where participating in the festivities of the hajj pilgrimage is a welcome relief after weeks of devastating war back home in Iran.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Taking a cue from the festivities at Somerset House, he hit upon the idea of throwing a masked party to subsidize the theater.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Saturday, the day before the homecoming festivities, was cool and overcast, but no one seemed to mind as everyone busied themselves with preparations for the big event.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool