festivity

//fɛˈstɪvɪti//
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Visual representation of festivity

Noun

festivitySingular
festivitiesPlural
1

The quality or state of being festive; joyous celebration or merrymaking.

The festivity in the air was contagious as everyone prepared for the holiday.

2

A festive activity, event, or celebration, often used in the plural to refer to a series of celebratory events.

The town's annual festivities include a parade and fireworks.