The gathering grew over the years into a public celebration that draws thousands of people.

By 1923 the games had become an annual custom, and over the years they grew into a public celebration.

Seattle officials later canceled the public celebration there because of security concerns.

The new capital was established in April 23, 1683, with large public celebrations.

Are we really at the point where being convicted of a crime and serving time is occasion for public celebration?

A public celebration was held in his honor at the national velodrome.

They found that in Italy, a wedding is often a cause for public celebration.

Having said that, the most important issue for me in 2012 is not the public celebration of prostitution but the economy and getting a job.

When the citizens of Cologne heard the news, there was a great public celebration.

In other usage, a block party has come to mean any informal public celebration.