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 park had its official grand opening on Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
Now, as the industry works to regain its footing, Ben’s Backdraft is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar location on Saturday, March 1, marking a new chapter for the barbecue joint that’s long been a favorite on the food truck circuit.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
Shoppers at the grand opening of The Fresh Market in Northbrook on Wednesday morning, Feb. 26, were excited to finally get one of their favorite stores closer to home.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Soup dumpling powerhouse Din Tai Fung’s expansion continues in Los Angeles with this Friday’s grand opening of its gleaming Santa Monica location.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
Now, as the industry works to regain its footing, Ben’s Backdraft is celebrating a major milestone with the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar location on Saturday, March 1, marking a new chapter for the barbecue joint that’s long been a favorite on the food truck circuit.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
Shoppers at the grand opening of The Fresh Market in Northbrook on Wednesday morning, Feb. 26, were excited to finally get one of their favorite stores closer to home.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Soup dumpling powerhouse Din Tai Fung’s expansion continues in Los Angeles with this Friday’s grand opening of its gleaming Santa Monica location.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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