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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An official grand opening is set for Monday, Aug. 4 and will feature giveaways, along with a few surprises.
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025
The Norwegian star—who headlined the club’s grand opening weekend in May and kicked things off on a piano by the pool—can of course be found on the decks along with other EDM hitmakers like Zedd, Martin Garrix, and Alesso.
—Christina Liao, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Customers can begin lining up at 7 a.m. for the grand opening ceremony, which precedes the store's 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. opening day schedule.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
Other events include a grand opening celebration at David Klein Gallery, a photography exhibition at Hostel Detroit, and a large-scale exhibition at Anton Art Center.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025
The Norwegian star—who headlined the club’s grand opening weekend in May and kicked things off on a piano by the pool—can of course be found on the decks along with other EDM hitmakers like Zedd, Martin Garrix, and Alesso.
—Christina Liao, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Customers can begin lining up at 7 a.m. for the grand opening ceremony, which precedes the store's 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. opening day schedule.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
Other events include a grand opening celebration at David Klein Gallery, a photography exhibition at Hostel Detroit, and a large-scale exhibition at Anton Art Center.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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