festa major
/ˈfɛstə məˈʒoɾ/
CA
The main annual public festival held in a Catalan town or city, typically featuring parades, traditional music, dancing, and cultural celebrations.
La Festa Major de Gràcia a Barcelona és famosa per la seva decoració de carrers.
The Festa Major of Gràcia in Barcelona is famous for its street decorations.
Etymology
"Festa" comes from Latin "festum" meaning feast or festival, and "major" comes from Latin "maior" meaning larger or main. The term originated in Catalonia to refer to the most important annual festival of a town.
Memory Aid
"Festa" sounds like feast, and "major" means main — so it's the main feast/festival.
Collocations
Festa Major de Gràciafesta major localfesta major anual
Synonyms
festa principalfestival major