festivity

noun

fes·tiv·i·ty fe-ˈsti-və-tē

fə-

plural festivities

Synonyms of festivity next

: festival sense 1

: the quality or state of being festive : gaiety

: festive activity

Examples of festivity in a Sentence

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 Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities in Asia and around the world What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated? —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025 Music, a full bar and a multi-course feast are part of the fundraising festivities until 11 p.m. All money raised will go towards supporting the new Whiting-Robertsdale History Museum opening in 2025. —

Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025 Latin American Fashion Awards Second Edition, to be held in November 2025, will feature a grand Award Ceremony and three days of festivities. —

Photovogue, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025 The pair have frequently paid homage to the beloved rom-com over the years, with Crystal even dressing up as Harry as part of his 75th birthday festivities in 2023. —

EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for festivity