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
What did it amount to after all—this gala day of the season?
From An Unknown Lover by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
Poor girl! that first day out of the riding-school was a gala day for her.
From Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes by Nannie Lambert
Easter usually comes in April, and brings not only a religious festival but a gala day as well, for Easter Monday is holiday time the world over.
From Gala Day Luncheons A Little Book of Suggestions by Caroline Benedict Burrell
