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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Construction on the Ten Tenths Clubhouse and the surrounding facilities will continue between now and a grand opening event slated for April 4 and 5 of 2025.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The grand opening will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
The grand opening is 11 a.m. Nov. 10, when the first 300 dine-in guests will receive a commemorative Fishers location sticker.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
Steak & Bourbon expects to hold a grand opening Friday for its second location, following more than a year of renovations.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The grand opening will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
The grand opening is 11 a.m. Nov. 10, when the first 300 dine-in guests will receive a commemorative Fishers location sticker.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
Steak & Bourbon expects to hold a grand opening Friday for its second location, following more than a year of renovations.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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