宵よい祭まつり

noun

eve of a festival; small festival held the night before the main festival

Refers to the festivities on the evening before the main festival day (本祭り). Often involves smaller-scale events, lanterns, and food stalls.

See also: 本祭

• 宵よい祭まつりでは、地じ元もとの人ひとたちが屋や台たいを出だして賑にぎわう。

  At the eve of the festival, locals set up food stalls and it gets lively.

• 明日あしたが本ほん祭まつりなので、今こん夜やは宵よい祭まつりを楽たのしみましょう。

  Since the main festival is tomorrow, let's enjoy the eve of the festival tonight.