Answer: galas

AnswerCrossword Clue
GALASElaborate parties
GALASBlowouts
GALASExtravagant parties
GALASThe Oscars, and others
GALASBlack tie affairs
GALASBlack-tie events
GALASSome fund-raisers
GALASBalls
GALASFestive shindigs
GALASSparkly soirees
GALASShindigs
GALASBig bashes
GALASFancy fetes
GALASOpening night dos
GALASFestivals
GALASSplashy parties
GALASFancy dances
GALASFundraisers, often
GALASLavish parties
GALASBig celebrations
galasfestive occasion
GALASPosh parties
GALASFestive occasions
GALASFestive events
GALASBashes
GALASFancy parties
GALASSome movie premieres
GALASFetes
GALASCelebrations
GALASFancy dos
GALASBlack-tie affairs
GALASBig balls
GALASFestive affairs
GALASJoyous affairs
GALASLavish affairs
GALASBig dos
GALASPolitical parties, usually?
GALASInauguration Day events
GALASDance balls, e.g.
GALASExtravagant affairs