extravaganza
n.a very large and expensive event that is full of exciting things like music, dance, and lights. It is usually a special celebration or a show that lasts a long time.
n.a large-scale, elaborate, and often expensive public event or performance. Frequently used to describe a festival, parade, or theatrical production that features a wide variety of entertainment.
“The city held a fireworks extravaganza to celebrate the new year.”
“The opening ceremony of the festival was a massive extravaganza featuring hundreds of dancers and a full orchestra.”
“While the budget was modest, the director managed to create a visual extravaganza that captivated the audience with its intricate set designs and vibrant costumes.”
“Literally, it is full of spectacle: as much a visual extravaganza as it is a concert, as it is dance – and a gloriously maddening piece of dance at that.”
“Westlife and other musical acts have joined the bill, adding to the sense of extravaganza.”
From Italian stravaganza under influence from English extravagance.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.