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
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 Burrell, Caroline Benedict
The first of May is not always a gala day; to many it means the coming and going of moving vans, and meals eaten in cold comfort from the traditional window-sill.
From Gala Day Luncheons A Little Book of Suggestions by Burrell, Caroline Benedict
