festivity
noun
a festive celebration or occasion.
festivities
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pluralof festivity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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An 11-story Catrina -- an elegantly dressed female skeleton -- stands in the Zocalo, the capital's main square, as part of this year's festivities.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
While Mexico and other Latin American countries traditionally celebrate on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, a litany of Día de los Muertos festivities fill up the Southern California calendar beginning in early October.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
The southern African country, home to the world's largest elephant population, is holding nationwide festivities on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of independence from Britain.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Billionaire business leaders and U.S. officials attended the White House festivities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
He has invited them to this big, echoey house in Riobamba, a city famous for its festivities and dances.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
