as in celebrations
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
year-long festivities will mark the 300th anniversary of the city's founding
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Recent Examples of festivities
Nantucket’s town/county government is still scheduled to hold its Independence Day festivities, with a fireworks display capping off the day-long celebration.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The city has added another option, likely aimed at local attendees who would like to drive and park during the soccer celebration festivities.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
While members of the royal family are expected to attend the wedding, some will not be part of the festivities.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
As part of the pandemic Turkey Day festivities, the core group holds a talent show.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Begin the festivities with a community event featuring kids activities, soccer experiences and food and drink specials.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Join DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots, Mama Luna, and Perrito for the feline festivities — including meet and greets, attractions like Swings Over Del Mar and an interactive puppet show, classic carnival games, delicious food, and a relaxing sensory garden.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
The energy for the World Cup is building in Broward County, with festivities planned across the region from Deerfield Beach to Hollywood, Florida.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Miami Beach kicked off its Memorial Day weekend festivities Thursday with the unveiling of an outdoor exhibit honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
—Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The city has added another option, likely aimed at local attendees who would like to drive and park during the soccer celebration festivities.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
While members of the royal family are expected to attend the wedding, some will not be part of the festivities.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
As part of the pandemic Turkey Day festivities, the core group holds a talent show.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Begin the festivities with a community event featuring kids activities, soccer experiences and food and drink specials.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Join DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots, Mama Luna, and Perrito for the feline festivities — including meet and greets, attractions like Swings Over Del Mar and an interactive puppet show, classic carnival games, delicious food, and a relaxing sensory garden.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
The energy for the World Cup is building in Broward County, with festivities planned across the region from Deerfield Beach to Hollywood, Florida.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Miami Beach kicked off its Memorial Day weekend festivities Thursday with the unveiling of an outdoor exhibit honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
—Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for festivities
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This year’s celebrations include main events in Los Angeles on June 14, Chicago on June 20 and 21, San Francisco on June 27 and New York on June 28.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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SoFlo Festivals, Fairs & Festivities gives you a monthly look ahead to celebrations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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In that spirit, here are five smaller, more affordable summer music festivals on the Front Range that offer an alternative to big events — and possibly the most bang for your buck.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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The festivals specialist, who nurtures close ties to Hollywood, revived Taormina’s competitive strands and brought major names such as Martin Scorsese to speak at the festival in her return year.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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“Festivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festivities. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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