gala day
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It was a gala day, with President Ronald Reagan on hand to congratulate Petty, perhaps his finest hour in a career stuffed with celebrations.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2017
Because this is the school's gala day, Old Etonians the world over celebrate it with alumni dinners.
From Time Magazine Archive
The day of council should be a gala day, whatever the occasion, and doubtless they are making preparations accordingly.
From Wau-nan-gee or the Massacre at Chicago A Romance of the American Revolution by Major John Richardson
At an early hour, on that cold, but radiant morning, the whole population seemed to be abroad, making ready for the great gala day, regardless of a keen nor'wester.
From "Evacuation Day", 1783 Its Many Stirring Events: with recollections of Capt. John Van Arsdale by James Riker
This is a gala day at the "Ladies' Residential Chambers."
From Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches by Helen C. Black
