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 Prichard, Katharine Susannah

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

Last week we had quite a gala day, one of the country chiefs paying a visit to the governor at the fort.

From Samboe; or, The African Boy by Hedge, Mary Ann