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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The event, which will take place June 11, will include a concert, said Alina Hudak, president and CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee during her remarks at the grand opening on Monday.
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Treasure Beach Village celebrated its grand opening with a major splash.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The memorial is scheduled to be completed by the end of July, with plans for a grand opening in August.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The watch party will be held on June 18, the day of the official grand opening and the day before the presidential center is open to the general public.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Treasure Beach Village celebrated its grand opening with a major splash.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The memorial is scheduled to be completed by the end of July, with plans for a grand opening in August.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The watch party will be held on June 18, the day of the official grand opening and the day before the presidential center is open to the general public.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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