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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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My only son, Hersh, was kidnapped from a music festival on Oct. 7, 2023, after having his dominant forearm and hand blown off.
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
This wellness festival includes zero-proof speciality drinks, workshops, vendors and more.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
This festival commemorates the 1768 rebellion planned by enslaved freedom fighters with parades, music, food, and concerts, offering a lively reflection of the island’s layered history.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
The festival at Poway Community Park also featured the popular snow hill for sledding, snow-play area and ice rink.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
This wellness festival includes zero-proof speciality drinks, workshops, vendors and more.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
This festival commemorates the 1768 rebellion planned by enslaved freedom fighters with parades, music, food, and concerts, offering a lively reflection of the island’s layered history.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
The festival at Poway Community Park also featured the popular snow hill for sledding, snow-play area and ice rink.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Festival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festival. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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