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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Restaurant will offer brunch and lunch after grand opening.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
The chain, which has been steadily growing in Florida, celebrated the new store with a grand opening full of giveaways and tastings.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The Taiwanese dumpling house revealed earlier this week that it is set to make its Arizona debut with a grand opening at Scottsdale Fashion Square on April 20.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The grand opening celebration is Tuesday, March 10.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
The chain, which has been steadily growing in Florida, celebrated the new store with a grand opening full of giveaways and tastings.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The Taiwanese dumpling house revealed earlier this week that it is set to make its Arizona debut with a grand opening at Scottsdale Fashion Square on April 20.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The grand opening celebration is Tuesday, March 10.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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