Grammar fix
public event
open to everyone
An event that anyone can attend, not just a private group.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The city is holding a public event in the park this Saturday, and everyone is welcome.
I think attending a public event, such as a cultural festival, is a great way to meet new people and learn about different traditions.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It's a publicity event.
Say: It's a public event.
'Public event' (open to all) ≠ 'publicity event' (held to promote something).
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Open to attendance by all members of the public' is officialese; 'public event' is plain.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a public event
- a public event
- attend
- hold a public event
- open to the public