grand opening

noun

: a special celebration held to mark the opening of a new business or public place (such as a park or stadium)

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The grand opening is 11 a.m. Nov. 10, when the first 300 dine-in guests will receive a commemorative Fishers location sticker. —

Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024 Steak & Bourbon expects to hold a grand opening Friday for its second location, following more than a year of renovations. —

Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 30 Oct. 2024 Check its Instagram stories for hours, which will vary leading up to its Nov. 9 grand opening. —

Laura Barrero, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 Awards Gala at Radford Studio Center Oct. 26 in Studio City, Calif. 75 of 120 When in Cancun Jordin Sparks attends the AVA Resort Cancun grand opening celebration on Oct. 26 in Mexico. —

Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand opening

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