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a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
tourists flock to the town for its annual strawberry festival
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Prior to heading to the center, however, the display will stop at several cherry blossom festivals, where attendees can add their own touch to the 10-foot wide and 7-foot tall model.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2025
A number of films at this year’s Cannes have arrived at the festival surrounded in controversy.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
Aside from Vicious, the current lineup is noticeably missing original lead singer Johnny Rotten, who last played with the band during a series of European festivals in 2008.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
The festival had demonstrated its willingness to stay in front of world events during the event.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2025
A number of films at this year’s Cannes have arrived at the festival surrounded in controversy.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
Aside from Vicious, the current lineup is noticeably missing original lead singer Johnny Rotten, who last played with the band during a series of European festivals in 2008.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
The festival had demonstrated its willingness to stay in front of world events during the event.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Festival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festival. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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