Reporting an event

What is the event? How many people visit every

year?

...took place…
The event, which celebrates… is something every … looks
forward to.
Every year visitors from all over the world gather in… to
witness…
Thousands of visitors look forward to this ... event.
Last… my...celebrated...

2
Preparations

We had been preparing for the… for months/weeks.

Preparations for the … began ...months in advance.
… ahd spent months preparing for…
The last weeks had been a whirl of ...

3
Atmosphere; decoration

Atmosphere
The atmosphere was…
Excitement was in the air.
...had a festive atmosphere

Decoration
The …were brightly/ beautifully decorated with…

4
What were people wearing?

1970s style clothing/costumes

(People) were exotically dressed

5
What did people do at a certain point?

Everybody stood and clapped when...

We all gasped when...
The audience … cheered with excitement when...
...burst into applause...
...couldn’t keep back their tears...

6
Final comment

...was one not to be forgotten.

The event was not to be missed.
It was a great/unforgettable/etc …
I am so … I was there.
I hope …
It had been a wonderful…, one that would give me pleasant
memories for the rest of...