Sentences with phrase «in local festivities»

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Protestants censure such activities and have on occasion been arrested for failing to support them, since their refusal to buy candles and liquor or to otherwise join in the festivities is considered divisive and harmful to local economic interests.

«I enjoy shopping at the local stores, eating at the downtown restaurants, and spending time partaking in downtown events / festivities,» Wood told the Sun in an email.

BY CAROLYN JOHNSON If you are looking for fun things to do in Rockland County this Fourth of July, here are a few local ideas: firework shows and Independence Day festivities.

But scrappy little Miguel remains undeterred, resolving to compete in the local talent competition even if it means missing out on his family's Day of the Dead festivities.

One of my favourite aspects is that you no longer need multiple copies of the game to play Local Wireless multiplayer matches because each player can download the «Party Guest» edition from the eShop in order to join the festivities in their entirety.

While antiwar sentiment ran high among both festival participants and Park City locals (some of the biggest cheers during the closing night award ceremony were for Maggie Gyllenhaal, Tilda Swinton, and Darren Aronofsky, who used the opportunity to get the antiwar message beyond Park City to viewers watching the festivities on Sundance Channel), apparently no one considered the possibility of closing down the festival in protest (à la Cannes in 1968) or accepting his or her award in the name of peace.

From hosting festivities like First Friday, the annual State of Arts & Culture in Wake County event, and our co-sponsorship of Pieces of Gold, we're committed to building a flourishing local arts landscape.

The festivities of Christmas had now long passed; calls of Boun Anado in the local patois which resounded through the streets on 1 January were just a memory; Easter was late that year and the colour of Mardi Gras would pass all too quickly.5 February days were short and the nights could be bitter.

Alcohol can result in a number of symptoms that could put your festivities on hold while you visit your local veterinary emergency room.

The festivities will continue with the Blessing of the Animals, Pet photos with Surfin» Santa, Bark & Brunch, K - 9 Demonstration by the Jupiter Police Department, Cowabunga Kids Zone, Adoptable pet parade, shop local in the vendor village and more all to support the local not - for - profit no kill animal shelter, Furry Friends.

Festivities include contests, pet - friendly entertainment, a fashion show, and of course a fund - raising walk in support of the shelter's year - round efforts to find loving homes for the local dogs who need them.

As I stood in awe looking at the stars, the horseman came out of Mama's kitchen (where the night's festivities were just beginning for the local crew).

This being 4th of July and all, the hotel was packed with a large local contingent there for the festivities, which included a vintage air show, skydivers, a live music show and of course a fireworks demonstration in classic holiday fashion.

With pristine beaches, a vibrant culture and almost constant local festivities, as well as a fantastic climate, package holidays in Malta offer a complete island escape.

As part of the event the council in San Pedro town had an official flag raising ceremony along with a fireworks display and the annual block party hosted in Central Park. As part of the official ceremony on September 20th, Mayor Daniel Guerrero and the Minister of Tourism gave speeches to begin the formal celebrations and then the festivities began. Dance shows from local dance academies and performances from local singers were high on the agenda.

Bring your special girls to see the Hinamatsuri dolls, enjoy a menu of traditional and local favorites, and participate in a variety of cultural festivities.

The weekends are particularly appealing to locals who swarm in for festivities, laced with local music, lasting all day and long into the night.

NEWD, the first art fair to join the BOS festivities since the half - joking, half - serious Bushwick Basel hosted at Jules de Balincourt's studio in 2012, returns for its sophomore edition with 11 galleries — including local mainstays NURTUREart and Sardine, Manhattan transplant Regina Rex, and Vinegar Hill newbie the Department of Signs and Symbols — showing works by artists including Lior Modan, Jennifer Lauren Smith, Hannah Barrett, and Melissa Brown.

Back in 2004, on a short trip to Auckland New Zealand, I was able to get a close look at a strange vessel sitting right at the dock on one side of the Viaduct Harbor; home to the local Americas Cup and other sailing festivities.

In addition to the tens of thousands of local villagers usually in attendance, dignitaries, heads of state, international celebrities, and even the occasional TreeHugger also join in the festivities — which include music, dancing, and of course, gorilla - naminIn addition to the tens of thousands of local villagers usually in attendance, dignitaries, heads of state, international celebrities, and even the occasional TreeHugger also join in the festivities — which include music, dancing, and of course, gorilla - naminin attendance, dignitaries, heads of state, international celebrities, and even the occasional TreeHugger also join in the festivities — which include music, dancing, and of course, gorilla - naminin the festivities — which include music, dancing, and of course, gorilla - naming.

Also on display are family photographs, a chair made of cow hide that doubled as a drum at local festivities, Fidel's crib and his bedroom where a sport shirt with his name embossed on the back hangs in a wardrobe.

If your office is on a high - traffic street that's popular with local civic organizations for hosting parades or craft fairs, you can boost your business by giving your office a place in the festivities.