1. a celebration or festival; joyful activities associated with a special occasion
2. the quality or state of being festive; joyful celebration

Examples

• The town’s annual harvest festivity drew thousands of visitors.
• Wedding festivities continued late into the night.
• The air was filled with festivity as people celebrated the new year.
• Holiday festivities began with a parade down Main Street.
• The graduation ceremony was followed by hours of festivity.
• Despite the rain, the outdoor festivity proceeded as planned.
• The festivity of the carnival atmosphere was contagious.