noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
festivals; feasts
Refers to celebratory events, often public or religious, including both festivals and feasts. Can be used attributively with の.
この町では毎年秋に祝祭が開かれる。
A festival is held in this town every autumn.
祝祭の準備で村中が忙しい。
The whole village is busy with preparations for the festival.