Celebratory events

FESTS

Think of lively gatherings often marked by music, food, and traditions—short for the word you’d use for annual cultural or religious observances.

"Celebratory events" hints at gatherings or parties, and "fests" is a short, informal term for festivals—the kind of lively occasions people attend to celebrate. The clue plays on the idea of abbreviating "festivals" to "fests," which is common in casual speech (like "music fests" or "beer fests"). It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay, just a concise way to describe fun, communal celebrations.