fiestas

noun

Definition of fiestasnext
plural of fiesta
as in celebrations
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something the city's Latinos have a series of fiestas throughout the summer

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  1. celebrations
  2. festivals
  3. festivities
Noun
  • Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Homecoming celebrations at Tuskegee University descended into chaos as a shooting broke out last weekend on the Alabama campus.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of celebrations
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  • Vote for the best Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This Month in Mississippi chronicled all the work the Alliance was doing in the state, providing resources and education, especially in terms of HIV/AIDS outreach, Pride festivals, and state-level political action.
    Elyssa Goodman, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of festivals
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  • The Oktoberfest festivities take place the first Saturday in October at Flag Pole Hill north of White Rock Lake.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The festivities will include a musical tribute honoring Osbourne’s solo career.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of festivities
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