fiestas

plural of fiesta
as in celebrations
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something the city's Latinos have a series of fiestas throughout the summer

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Recent Examples of fiestas Spanish towns and cities also regularly honor local patron saints with fiestas. Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026 Chile Brings Out the Big Guns Chile’s joyous presence as the Country of Honor at FICG meant panels, tributes, masterclasses and fiestas galore. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026 The Spanish colonial government integrated the Santo Niño image into religious processions, music, and dance fiestas as part of efforts to convert the island’s population to Catholicism. Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026 Margarita fans will love this pie for fiestas of all kinds. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 For those traveling with children, TAFER’s signature Little Luxuries family program offers activities including face painting, ancestral Mexican games, traditional Mexican Cumbia live dance performances, beachside fiestas and more. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 The Semana Santa processions in Seville date back to the 16th century and are one of Spain's most famous fiestas. Nina Aquino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiestas
Noun
  • However, evidence of an ancient alien civilization and a frantic distress call from deep space instantly cut those celebrations short.
    Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 July 2026
  • The meeting marks the first time King Charles has seen the whole family in four years, when Harry, Meghan and their children were in the UK for the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
    Max Foster, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Presidents use it to vaunt France’s accomplishments and national pride, mayors host village festivals and families gather for holiday meals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Undeniable is the sense of momentum and yearning for stability of an exciting new generation of Costa Rican directors, often women, scoring selection at A-list festivals.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Relatively uneventful festivities, as far as Atlanta’s concerned … but there is one local angle worth revisiting.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Trout savored every moment with friends and family, including his two sons, in the festivities.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

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“Fiestas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiestas. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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