grand opening
noun
: a special celebration held to mark the opening of a new business or public place (such as a park or stadium)
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Dancers and band members from the nearby Edison School of the Arts performed at the grand opening ceremony, where Elanco launched a nutrition program to feed and educate 250 families in the Valley Neighborhood.
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
The sometimes sweet, sometimes steamy bookshop is celebrating its grand opening Saturday, offering tempting titles, gift items and more.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
The project was completed July 17, 2024; Thursday happened to be the best opportunity on the calendar to host the grand opening event, said Trent Jones, director of communications for the School District.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2025
The Twisted Spine's grand opening proved others in the city were seeking the same books Komer and Mellow were.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
The sometimes sweet, sometimes steamy bookshop is celebrating its grand opening Saturday, offering tempting titles, gift items and more.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
The project was completed July 17, 2024; Thursday happened to be the best opportunity on the calendar to host the grand opening event, said Trent Jones, director of communications for the School District.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2025
The Twisted Spine's grand opening proved others in the city were seeking the same books Komer and Mellow were.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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