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
All were anticipating a really splendid gala day on the morrow, with gaieties, festivities, balls, receptions, concerts, levees, everything that society deems life worth living for to follow.
From By Right of Sword by Arthur W. (Arthur Williams) Marchmont
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
This was a gala day, this eve of world union!
From Assassin by Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin) Bone
