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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.
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The five-day Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival wraps up in Hollywood today, starting at 10 a.m.
🏳️🌈 West Hollywood’s kickoff celebration to Pride Month ends Sunday, with festivities starting at noon.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
Back in April, Daniels celebrated his 97th birthday and shared a glimpse into the festivities with PEOPLE.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Along the parade route, hundreds of onlookers cheered, danced, and partied as a steady stream of drill teams, dance groups, floats, and community groups celebrated the festivities recognized the holiday commemorating the day news of emancipation reached enslaved Black people in Texas.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
Sony joined the festivities by announcing its next State of Play showcase, which will air a full week before the busy Summer Game Fest period kicks off.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 30 May 2024
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
Back in April, Daniels celebrated his 97th birthday and shared a glimpse into the festivities with PEOPLE.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
Along the parade route, hundreds of onlookers cheered, danced, and partied as a steady stream of drill teams, dance groups, floats, and community groups celebrated the festivities recognized the holiday commemorating the day news of emancipation reached enslaved Black people in Texas.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
Sony joined the festivities by announcing its next State of Play showcase, which will air a full week before the busy Summer Game Fest period kicks off.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 30 May 2024
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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festivity. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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festivity
noun
fes·tiv·i·ty
fes-ˈtiv-ət-ē 
plural festivities
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