festivities

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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

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 fallout has transformed what is usually an ebullient milestone moment for the U.S.’s pick into a wary week of fractious festivities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

Other events of the four-day festivities included an alien invader costume contest, a Martian panic bike race, and an alien attack reenactment.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow