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
It was a gala day for them, poor creatures.
From Glories of Spain by Wood, Charles W. (William)
Several weeks prior to the gala day most elaborate arrangements were made.
From The Utah Batteries: A History A complete account of the muster-in, sea voyage, battles, skirmishes and barrack life of the Utah batteries, together with biographies of officers and muster-out rolls. by Mabey, Charles R.
That was a gala day for the three lads.
From Dorothy on a House Boat by Raymond, Evelyn
