noun
definition
Pomp, show, or festivity.
definition
A showy and festive party.
adjective
definition
Celebratory; festive.
Examples of gala in a Sentence
I would like to thank you all for attending our gala this evening.
Who throws a Halloween gala where no one dresses up?
I have to get ready for the Kingsly gala.
No. I was invited to some Kingsly gala.
What better way to kick off the festivities than a gala attended by special friends and family?
The couple met in January 2005 at a gala in Los Angeles honoring noted Australians.
They met in January 2005 at a gala dinner in Los Angeles honoring noted Australians and began dating that summer.
Typically on the site you'll see a photo of a movie star at a gala event sporting a particular pair of earrings or other type of jewelry, and you'll be given information about a similar, less expensive version that's being sold on the site.
Whether you are going to a gala party, a special date, out dancing, or just to the beach or grocery store, a ladies plus size sequin top may be the garment for you.
Mothers of the bride or groom can choose from a wide variety of formal wear, and remember to include the bridesmaids in the shopping gala.
The gala dinner on Friday held at the Cliff's hotel is the welcome dinner.
Nicole and Keith first met at a January 2005 gala dinner in Los Angeles.
If a segment of your donor base represents an affluent population, you may find that holding an annual gala event is a great fundraising opportunity.
Special event ideas can range from a golf tournament to an auction/dinner gala.
During this gala, known as Saturnalia, masters and slaves switched roles, children were out of school, and businesses shut down.
Whether for Mardi Gras or just a gala event, there is nothing quite so exotic and exciting as a dance where masquerade ball masks are worn.
The Lucky Foundation, launched in 1996, has successfully raised approximately $6 million through its annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala.
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles is sponsoring a City of Angels Christmas Gala.
Whether you're attending a cocktail party, a gala, or just a swank dinner at the latest city hot spot, your shoes are as integral to your evening attire as your hair style and handbag.
A gala event, a total of nineteen awards were given out to various performers, writers, and production artists.
However, an expensive gala isn't required.
We'd be happy if you attended our gala.
I'd planned a spa day tomorrow before the gala.
A man walked calmly through the crowd, strange red tattoos glowing all over his body, similar to the tattoos she'd seen on David Kingsly's neck when he invited her to the gala.
You're always welcome to call me, and I hope you think of me when you're prepping for the Spring Gala.
No... um… getting a head start on the Halloween Gala.
Thus for the 7th, 14th, 21 st, 28th and also the 19th days of the intercalary Elul it is prescribed that "the shepherd of many nations is not to eat meat roast with fire nor any food cooked by fire, he is not to change the clothes on his body nor put on gala dress, he may not bring sacrifices nor may the king ride in his chariot, he is not to hold court nor may the priest seek an oracle for him in the sanctuary, no physician may attend the sick room, the day is not favourable for invoking curses, but at night the king may bring his gift into the presence of Marduk and Ishtar.
No... um… getting a head start on the Halloween Gala.
Jackson felt it poetic justice that their gala should benefit the organization that supplied blood to the masses.
Chris swam 100m butterfly coming 3rd in the final, qualifying to represent Kent Schools in a gala against Surrey.
The winners will then be invited to perform a cabaret at a Prize giving Gala Dinner at The Old Palace, Hatfield in October.
The last games finish just in time to allow a mad dash to get changed in time for the Gala Dinner.
The award ceremony will take place at a gala dinner to be held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on 28 April.
Documentation Awards The winners of the ISTC documentation awards for 2006 will be announced during the gala evening.
Younger children and babies on request Evening meals include a weekly Swiss folklore evening with Raclette, meat fondue and gala dinner.
Full details of next weekend's gala are on the web.
Each year we participate in Cumbernauld schools swimming gala.
To add the necessary flavor, members are invited to attend the gala in appropriate period dress.
Swimming gala - Year 7 held a gala at the end of term.
The diesel gala also returns for a second year following the huge success of last year's event.
This year to help raise money for our annual swimming gala, we are having a sponsored distance swim.
A total of 17 awards were handed out to business leaders at the black-tie gala awards dinner.
The last swimming gala session will be Tuesday 6th December.
We return to Lorraine for our farewell gala dinner.
The ever popular steam gala weekend will be held on 13th, 14th & 15th October 2006.
It is not known whether the engine change will be done to allow it to operate in the April diesel gala.
This year however they redeemed themselves with a splendid closing gala - American Beauty.
The Gala hammock stand is the simple solution for hanging a hammock.
The Gala hammock stand is the simple solution for hanging a hammock stand is the simple solution for hanging a hammock.
Coming soon, a fine report by our miniature railroad historian John Myers on the Rhyl Gala.