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
  • Our team carried this place through COVID, packed patios, weddings, funerals, celebrations, and some really hard days.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Time lost through extended goal celebrations, red cards, penalties, substitutions, injuries requiring treatment and VAR checks is measured accurately by the fourth official and in the VAR room, with allowance made at the end of each half.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Watts was also scheduled to perform at both the Shambala and Greenbelt festivals in Northamptonshire, England, this week, but his name has since been wiped from their websites.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than approaching films through festivals, streaming platforms, or theatrical circuits, Arbelos chose to think in decades rather than release windows.
    José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • For the actual Democrat Day festivities featuring party leaders, candidates and officeholders, Welch was a notable no-show.
    Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Leu Gardens invites visitors for an enchanting evening of fairy festivities in a whimsical celebration at Orlando’s 50-acre botanical oasis.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Fiestas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiestas. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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