grand opening

noun

: a special celebration held to mark the opening of a new business or public place (such as a park or stadium)

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To celebrate the grand opening, the Canyon County store will give away free medium drinks all day — Jan. 20 — from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. —

Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 18 Jan. 2025 The sun set on Wednesday afternoon as over 50 people — parents, students, community members and educators — gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Rivertree Academy’s new location. —

Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025 At the grand opening Saturday, a guitarist gently strummed tunes, a geometric painting hanging behind him. —

Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025 The businesswoman debuted her injury at the grand opening of her SKIMS store on Fifth Avenue in New York City on Dec. 12. —

Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand opening

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