festivities

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President Donald Trump has kicked off weeks of festivities celebrating America's 250th birthday with a rally on the National Mall in the nation's capital.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The festivities were still going strong when I left.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

The "UFC Freedom 250" event -- which coincided with Trump's 80th birthday -- was meant to kick off this year's festivities for the 250th anniversary of the declaration of US independence.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 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

Some of the students who had been around the school longer, and had caught the full spirit of the end-of-the-year festivities, hugged and kissed and shook hands with each other; some even cried.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane