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
All were anticipating a really splendid gala day on the morrow, with gaieties, festivities, balls, receptions, concerts, levees, everything that society deems life worth living for to follow.
From By Right of Sword by Marchmont, Arthur W. (Arthur Williams)
That was a gala day for the three lads.
From Dorothy on a House Boat by Raymond, Evelyn
The first of May is not always a gala day; to many it means the coming and going of moving vans, and meals eaten in cold comfort from the traditional window-sill.
From Gala Day Luncheons A Little Book of Suggestions by Burrell, Caroline Benedict
