How to Use festivity in a Sentence

festivity

noun
  • 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.
  • And of course Earth Day falls on April 24, smack dab in the middle of the festivities.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
  • McMichael will partake in his part of the festivities from his home.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
  • At the conclusion of the festivities the idols are returned to the river.
    Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Here’s a look at festivities planned throughout the state.
    Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, 13 June 2023
  • Here's what to know, from its hours to when each festivity is going on.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2023
  • At the end of a stay full of parties and festivities, toast the season with a glass of bubbly at Christmas Day brunch.
    Teresa Bergen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Luckily, Kelsey was able to get her dress from the tailor in time for the festivities.
    Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2020
  • Then, May Day was not known as a worker’s day of activism, but a day of festivity.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 Nov. 2020
  • Ice Palace Studios will be home to all three days of the Bravo festivities.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Gage the dog makes use of a large inflatable fire hydrant at the dog show festivities at Canyon High School.
    Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 July 2024
  • Similar festivities would be held from coast to coast in the decades to follow.
    Brennon Dixson, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2023
  • Many Bowie fans turned out for the festivities, and some even got emotional.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Some placed a small tree in the Blue Room; others preferred a large tree or trees in the East Room, where most of the holiday festivities took place.
    Andrea Salcedo, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Younger adults, those who may be the least able to afford the festivities, are shelling out the most money compared with older guests.
    Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
  • For her festivities, Stause sported a white cut-out mini dress with a halter neck and a pair of gold heels.
    Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • Others stay away from the crowds and high price tags associated with the festivities of the biggest event of the year.
    Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Here, an exclusive look at the couple's wedding — and the days of festivities leading up to it.
    Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The festivities of May Day reach far and wide, spanning seas, centuries, and cultures.
    Kate Franke, Woman's Day, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The unofficial start of the festivities is the parade of the landlords and brewers.
    Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
  • But that would, in essence, boil down Kanaan’s exit to a one-and-done flash in the pan, even in the midst of a weeks-long festivity like the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
    Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2020
  • Print them on sticker sheets or card stock to add color and festivity to your homemade baked goods.
    Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Here’s a glimpse of the festivities: I’m reminded of the various ethnic-pride days in New York.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2024
  • To add to the festivities, Dunst herself made a surprise appearance to kick off the evening.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2024
  • Roads were sealed to non-wedding guests near the event spaces while the groom led a convoy of luxe vehicles down the street to kick off the weekend’s festivities.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 12 July 2024
  • These pretty front porches are all decked out and ready for fall festivities.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Bey’s mother Tina Knowles also joined in on the festivities.
    Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 Nov. 2024
  • People watch the festivities Friday during the ceremonial flipping of the light switch for the 31st season of Lights of the Ozarks on the Fayetteville downtown square.
    J.t. Wampler, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024

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