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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But San Mateo native swung through Sacramento first, on Thursday, to celebrate the grand opening of his CardVault sports cards and collectibles store.
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Bee Staff
february 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The grand opening of the full-size football field was celebrated with speakers, a ribbon cutting and a flag football clinic.
—Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The space will open April 30 or May 1, and the grand opening will be on Juneteenth (June 19) for the Walker's 2026 Legacy Fest, which will include a benefit concert headlined by Teddy Riley & Friends.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, if the project continues to move along as scheduled, a groundbreaking is estimated for this year, with construction lasting through 2027, and a preliminary grand opening set for June 2028.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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Bee Staff
february 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The grand opening of the full-size football field was celebrated with speakers, a ribbon cutting and a flag football clinic.
—Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The space will open April 30 or May 1, and the grand opening will be on Juneteenth (June 19) for the Walker's 2026 Legacy Fest, which will include a benefit concert headlined by Teddy Riley & Friends.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, if the project continues to move along as scheduled, a groundbreaking is estimated for this year, with construction lasting through 2027, and a preliminary grand opening set for June 2028.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for grand opening
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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