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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Since its grand opening in November 2023, Meximodo has been captivating locals and tourists alike in Metuchen, NJ, with its vibrant atmosphere and tantalizing Mexican cuisine. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024

But music fans will get a big jump on feeling the new facility out, as pop superstar Bruno Mars was announced Friday morning as the attraction for the dome’s grand opening, with back-to-back concerts set for Aug. 15-16. —Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024

The building received a temporary certificate of occupancy that September — shortly before Mr. Erdoğan presided over the consulate’s grand opening in Manhattan. —Dana Rubinstein, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024

The village expected to have a grand opening sometime next year. —Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024

Weeks after the grand opening, Costello was shot in the head in New York. —Rio Yamat, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024

Hundreds of pickleball enthusiasts flocked to the community space this past weekend for a grand opening event featuring hours of free lessons and food and drinks provided by an adjoining restaurant. —Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024

Local newspaper reports from the time say more than 12,500 people attended the grand opening. —Rio Yamat, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024

The first Sweet Tomatoes in the country to reopen held a grand opening on April 1 in Tucson. —Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024