Almost before the sun was up the thoroughfares of both cities put on a festival appearance. Business was generally suspended. Th
e mercantile and professional communities vied with one another in the extent and splendor of their decorations, while from the hearty voice of Labor arose a chorus of ringing acclamation. —Opening Ceremonies of the
New York and Brooklyn Bridge
It is not persuasion as it's not trying to convince you think about something in a certain way, and it's not informative as it doesn't have any dates, quotes, or references. You can also tell it's to entertain as it uses unique and emotional words.