Synonyms of festivities

festivities

noun

plural of festivity

as in celebrations

a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something

year-long festivities will mark the 300th anniversary of the city's founding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrations
• festivals
• fiestas
• carnivals
• jubilees
• fests
• galas
• fetes
• rejoicings
• revelries
• jollities
• exhibits
• revels
• merriments
• fairs
• exhibitions
• merrymakings
• jamborees
• jollifications
• exercises
• expositions
• shows
• honors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of festivities

Kim and his cast joined the festivities, with the film starring host Kim Min-ha alongside Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young and Kim Dong-hwi. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Although their mythological associations and forms of celebration differ by region, both are marked by major religious and communal observances and festivities. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

The festivities kicked off in the town of Tequila with a full day at the Mundo Cuervo Distillery, wandering through agave fields, learning about the historic production process, and savoring lunch in the heart of José Cuervo’s hacienda. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

As Rodriguez noted, Universal Studios Hollywood recently began incorporating Latino folk horror into its annual Halloween Horror Nights festivities due to the overwhelming presence of Latinos at the yearly event. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Uniqlo didn’t reveal if its South Florida opening festivities would replicate the Big Apple’s driving and harmonious vibes, but there’s certainly room. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Cruise, in turn, leaned into the festivities, dancing with several crew members and having an absolute ball. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2026

Simmons spoke publicly for the first time since signing with the Sacramento Kings as part of media day festivities Monday at the team’s Golden 1 Center practice facility, where the Kings will open training camp Tuesday. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Zeferjahn was one of a handful of Cubs participating in the festivities for the first time as a major-leaguer. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026