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

At an early hour, on that cold, but radiant morning, the whole population seemed to be abroad, making ready for the great gala day, regardless of a keen nor'wester.

From "Evacuation Day", 1783 Its Many Stirring Events: with recollections of Capt. John Van Arsdale by Riker, James

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

Camels stalked through the highways with their burdens; panther dogs, led by their masters, strolled leisurely along; in fact, one might feel it was a gala day and a menagerie on exhibition.

From My Trip Around the World August, 1895-May, 1896 by Hunt, Eleonora