Answer:

gala

Answer	Crossword Clue
GALA	Big do
GALA	Big to-do
GALA	Luxurious affair

GALA	Big bash
GALA	Lavish soiree
GALA	Black-tie affair
GALA	Fancy bash
GALA	Occasion to dress up
GALA	Bash
GALA	Fancy affair
GALA	Black-tie event

GALA	Ritzy shindig
GALA	Black-tie party
GALA	Fancy party
GALA	Grand party
GALA	Kennedy Center happening
GALA	Festive occasion
GALA	Big ball
GALA	Many an opening event

GALA	Pricey event
GALA	Festive
GALA	Kind of ball
GALA	Many a party at Kennedy Center
GALA	Certain ballroom event
GALA	Certain fund-raiser
GALA	Do for a V.I.P.?
GALA	Jacket-and-tie affair

GALA	Blowout
GALA	Showy
GALA	Many a charity event
GALA	Festive party
GALA	Hearty party
GALA	Celebration
GALA	Ball
GALA	Event covered by paparazzi

GALA	Festive event
GALA	Fancy do
GALA	Many a fund-raiser
GALA	Society news
GALA	Big party