| term | Description |
|---|---|
| wedding | |
| baptism | |
| christening | |
| communion | |
| barmitzvah | |
| funeral | |
| graduation | |
| religious | |
| Hindi | |
| catholic | |
| Jewish | |
| Buddhist | |
| award | |
| initiation | |
| puberty | |
| death | |
| retirement | |
| gala | |
| rite | |
| festival | |
| parade | |
| feast | |
| swearing in ceremony | For a new leader or president |
| marriage | |
| baby shower | |
| unveiling | |
| commemoration | |
| remembrance | |
| master of ceremonies | |
| speech | |
| induction | |
| investiture | |
| observance | |
| pomp | |
| fanfare | |
| trumpet | |
| pow wow, pow-wow | |
| presentation | |
| ritual | |
| solemnity | |
| testimonial | |
| coronation | |
| flyby | |
| inauguration | |
| Blue Ribband | |
| state ceremony | |
| pageant | |
| protocol | |
| falling-out |