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

Brown’s son and four daughters and Scott’s three sons, all from previous marriages, were on hand for the festivities, the site said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Despite the heat and war, pilgrims were overcome with emotion as they kickstarted the hajj festivities in Mecca, Islam's holiest city.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

In Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni has postponed the Martyrs' Day pilgrimage, a Christian holiday held on 3 June each year, which usually draws thousands of Congolese nationals to join festivities.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

I was nervous, but I was also eager to begin the night’s festivities.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis