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galas

noun

plural of gala

as in festivals

a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something attended the gala celebrating the reopening of the museum

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Recent Examples of galas Past galas have taken place in major destinations across the world, including Cannes, Paris, Marbella, London, Geneva, Monaco, Dubai, and Miami. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 She was named to Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in sports this year and has been a ubiquitous presence on red carpets and at major sporting events and galas. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 They’ve since been photographed together at the Tribeca Festival, the 2024 Academy Awards, the 2025 Cannes festival, and various other galas and dinners. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 The Motown Museum, based in Detroit, said Bradford Hobbs often attended its exhibit openings, Founder's Day celebrations and galas. — CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 When the story moves into the season’s elaborate galas, Richardson-Whitfield embraces the grandeur and romanticism associated with the series. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Art fairs, collectors’ homes, artists’ studios, galas… The film is a welcoming and entertaining dive amongst the 1% and explores the complicated relationship between artists and commerce. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 The Toronto International Film Festival (September 10-20) continues its rollout of announcements this week, with the Platform section, galas, special presentations, and opening night already in place. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 This model sounds good and sells well at galas and fundraisers. — Thomas J. Dart, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

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Money, brand deals, sponsorships, festivals, private shows, relationships and access.

— William Earl, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
His short films have won awards at genre festivals, Fantasia, Fantastic Fest, and FrightFest among them.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026

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Two decades later, the IDF would storm Palestinian community centers, confiscating flags and shutting down celebrations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Fiesta Hispana joins other major Kansas City cultural celebrations, including JuneteenthKC and KC Pride, that have dealt with significant funding reductions this year.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

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