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
Race-day was the Ridge gala day; the day upon which men, women, and children gave themselves up to the whole-hearted, joyous excitement of an outing.
From The Black Opal by Katharine Susannah Prichard
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 Caroline Benedict Burrell
As Labour Day is a national holiday, it must be regarded as a gala day.
From Gala Day Luncheons A Little Book of Suggestions by Caroline Benedict Burrell
