* Noun: This is the most common usage. A festival is a period of celebration, typically with special events.
* Example: "We went to the music festival last weekend."
* Adjective: This usage describes something related to a festival.
* Example: "The festival atmosphere was electric."
* Verb: While less common, "festival" can be a verb meaning "to celebrate."
* Example: "The town will festival the opening of the new museum."
So, without a specific sentence, it's hard to definitively say which part of speech "festival" is.