festival

/ˈfɛstəvəl/
noun
  1. A special event or celebration, often with music, food, and activities, that happens regularly.
    • The film festival showcases movies from around the world.
    • Our town holds a summer festival every year with live bands and a parade.
    • We went to a food festival downtown and tried dishes from ten different countries.
  2. A religious or cultural celebration that happens on a particular day or period.
    • Diwali is a major festival of lights celebrated by millions of people.
    • The harvest festival is a time to give thanks for the crops.
    • Many people travel home to be with family during the Spring Festival.
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