A festival is a celebratory event, usually centered on a theme.
It is also common to use balloons as table decorations for celebratory events.
During 2012 the town will be celebrating its Centenary with a variety of celebratory events.
The closing night - which I attended - became a celebratory event.
"We were so aware of the criticism that this was just a celebratory event and lacking in substance," he said.
In 2010 the club marked their 100th anniversary with many celebratory events at the beginning of the season.
It is used as a toast at celebratory events, particularly weddings.
Prior to the mid 19th century it was used more generally, at any celebratory or festive event.
The tower was completed in 1858 and had its 150th anniversary on 31 May 2009, during which celebratory events took place.
The show is, first and foremost, a celebratory event.