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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There will be a soft opening the following week and then a grand opening celebration.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
According to the announcement thread, the establishment will have its grand opening this coming Friday.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 19, Futurism, 19 Mar. 2026
As Epic Universe nears the 10-month mark of its grand opening — and its first spring break season unfolds — just how is the park doing?
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
FiNO opens Wednesday, March 18, while the 58-room hotel has its grand opening Thursday, March 26.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
According to the announcement thread, the establishment will have its grand opening this coming Friday.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 19, Futurism, 19 Mar. 2026
As Epic Universe nears the 10-month mark of its grand opening — and its first spring break season unfolds — just how is the park doing?
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
FiNO opens Wednesday, March 18, while the 58-room hotel has its grand opening Thursday, March 26.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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