The decorations give the hall an air of festivity.
The festivities will include a parade, a concert, and games for children.
We enjoyed the New Year's Eve festivities.
Recent Examples on the WebBelow, find some of the best West Coast culinary events to taste this year, followed by a recap of this year’s South Beach and Pebble Beach food festivities.—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024 Forde re-posted a video shared by another individual who seemingly also attended the festivities, in which Rihanna could be seen standing to the right of the birthday gal at the restaurant as Forde blew out the candles on her birthday cake.—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024 Multiple crashes were reported in Waco, Texas, a city in the path of totality, where several festivities and eclipse viewing events were scheduled.—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024 After a weekend of festivities — science demonstrations, movies and gatherings culminating in fireworks Sunday night — this small Maine town in the path of totality will be focused on today's eclipse.—Maura Barrett, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024 Last year’s festivities also included a bean bag tournament, fireworks, a pancake feed and more.—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2024 The Associated Press will bring live coverage of watch parties and festivities.—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024 Additionally, Transit Windsor will be expanding the hours of operation of its bus service to help shuttle visitors back and forth to the football festivities.—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History The museum is hosting a free activity station outside its doors, along with several festivities inside.—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
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