FESTIVAL

[noun] [C] - a special day or period, usually in memory of a religious event, with its own social activities, food or ceremonies, or an organized set of special events, such as musical performances or plays, usually happening in one placeDiwali, or 'the festival of lights', is a major festival in the Hindu calendar.The Brighton Festival (= set of performances) is held every year around May time.I'd love to go to the Cannes Film Festival.We're going to an outdoor folk/pop/rock festival at the weekend.