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

“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

He said he handwrites around 200 personalized welcome cards a day for guests during the current festivities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

And, of course, the most painless customer to invite was one whose business was so trivial that his opinion of the festivities didn’t actually matter.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis