as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
tourists flock to the town for its annual strawberry festival
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Here’s a full list of ticket prices, per the festival’s website.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
Putting on a community festival is no small feat, but around town, folks are putting in hard work to make fun happen this weekend.
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Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
24 June 2026
Wade and Parks sat with Variety on the opening day of the Cannes Lions festival of creativity, where the rise of creator marketing is the single-buzziest topic of the event.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The inaugural edition of the festival will take place in Irvine, California, on August 29, and features an all-women lineup, including Stevie Nicks, Bikini Kill, Mitski, Doechii, Chappell Roan, and many more.
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Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
Putting on a community festival is no small feat, but around town, folks are putting in hard work to make fun happen this weekend.
—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
24 June 2026
Wade and Parks sat with Variety on the opening day of the Cannes Lions festival of creativity, where the rise of creator marketing is the single-buzziest topic of the event.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The inaugural edition of the festival will take place in Irvine, California, on August 29, and features an all-women lineup, including Stevie Nicks, Bikini Kill, Mitski, Doechii, Chappell Roan, and many more.
—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for festival
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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Multiple vendors were also out for the late-night festivities.
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The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet.
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The key is to gather a tasty, colorful team that provides a fiesta of colors, flavors and textures.
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Spanish towns and cities also regularly honor local patron saints with fiestas.
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“Festival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festival. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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