what a shivaree!
noisemaking cacophony
heads ache but happy
noisemaking cacophony
heads ache but happy

One of the most fun weddings I remember was following the bride and groom and a brass band for a dozen blocks to the reception!
Neighbors came out, marched along for a while, drivers by honked horns, cops turned on sirens, people clapped... indelible!
Neighbors came out, marched along for a while, drivers by honked horns, cops turned on sirens, people clapped... indelible!
- a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noisemakers given for a newly married couple; charivari.
- Informal. an elaborate, noisy celebration.
- to serenade with a shivaree.