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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At the spot — which celebrated its grand opening last weekend — families have a chance to play along to a variety of games, some of which are inspired by classic shows.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
Modifying the plans to accommodate an all-electric system has pushed the library’s grand opening, originally set for November, up to early 2026.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
For concertgoers, the celebration will also serve as a sneak peek for the pool, which will officially open two days later, with a grand opening celebration expected in January.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
The grand opening was Friday night and included soccer demos, flag football, adult soccer and even some foam blaster drop-in games too.
—Esteban Reynoso, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
Modifying the plans to accommodate an all-electric system has pushed the library’s grand opening, originally set for November, up to early 2026.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
For concertgoers, the celebration will also serve as a sneak peek for the pool, which will officially open two days later, with a grand opening celebration expected in January.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
The grand opening was Friday night and included soccer demos, flag football, adult soccer and even some foam blaster drop-in games too.
—Esteban Reynoso, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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