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)

Sometimes one is moved to give a luncheon "Just for fun," on some gala day which suggests that informality will be in keeping with its atmosphere.

From Gala Day Luncheons A Little Book of Suggestions by Burrell, Caroline Benedict

Their day in Bear River proved to be a gala day of the town.

From Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls by Reed, Helen Leah