Synonyms of festivities

festivities

noun

plural of festivity

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrations
• festivals
• fiestas
• carnivals
• jubilees
• fests
• galas
• fetes
• rejoicings
• revelries
• jollities
• exhibits
• revels
• merriments
• fairs
• exhibitions
• merrymakings
• jamborees
• jollifications
• exercises
• expositions
• shows
• honors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of festivities

Headlining the festivities is a halftime performance from Big Boi. — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

But before its doors shutter for a while, the hotel is offering another year of holiday festivities, this time with a special twist thanks to an immersive collaboration with Parisian brand Repetto. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

When the lights began flickering on, guests took the cue that the festivities had come to an end. — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026

Faces in the Allen Fieldhouse crowd Former Boise State and KU forward Cam Martin attended Friday’s festivities. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

The Knicks locked up their first NBA title in decades back in June, and after all of the festivities, Brunson revealed that his championship lid is still packed away in a bag. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Kenny won’t be able to make the pregame festivities at a local bar because of the timing of his arrival from Liverpool. — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026

There was, however, some confusion about when the festivities were supposed to begin. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

When autumn arrives, few things beat the thrill of exploring Halloween towns in the US that go all-in on the festivities. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026