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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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Like many cities in Portugal, Porto hosts all kinds of events throughout the year—from music festivals to sports events, film festivals to religious celebrations.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
While in Austin to perform for the first time in 15 years at the Recording Academy's Austin Chapter Block Party amid the South by Southwest festival, Simpson gave fans a glimpse of a cozier leopard outfit via Instagram, featuring a fur teal coat, the jumpsuit itself and tall latex boots with heels.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Throughout the year, the Algarve hosts fairs and festivals, including Silves Medieval Fair—a 10-day event featuring costumes, music, theater, and medieval delights set in the beautiful town of Silves.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Experience highlights from Day 2 of the festival through the lens of Miami Herald visual journalist Matias J. Ocner.
—Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
While in Austin to perform for the first time in 15 years at the Recording Academy's Austin Chapter Block Party amid the South by Southwest festival, Simpson gave fans a glimpse of a cozier leopard outfit via Instagram, featuring a fur teal coat, the jumpsuit itself and tall latex boots with heels.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Throughout the year, the Algarve hosts fairs and festivals, including Silves Medieval Fair—a 10-day event featuring costumes, music, theater, and medieval delights set in the beautiful town of Silves.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Experience highlights from Day 2 of the festival through the lens of Miami Herald visual journalist Matias J. Ocner.
—Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Festival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festival. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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