gala day
Example Sentences
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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
But it is a gala day rather than a day of business.
From Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers by Various
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
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
