festivities

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“Many groups have adopted ‘Freedom 250’ branding as part of their festivities, even though it does not mean it is backed by Freedom 250 funding,” Alvarez said in a text message.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Meghan Kobza’s “The Masquerade” unmasks the festivities of 18th-century London, where the commercial “middling sort” acquired the numbers and money to emulate the private entertainments of kings and aristocrats.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Ambev said it leveraged the Carnival festivities, particularly in Brazil, to reinforce the connection between its brands and consumers, and to drive engagement.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The narrow strip of sky showing above the houses would stay light for many hours yet—long enough for him to make up his mind whether or not to go to Capricorn’s festivities.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke