The phrase "special gala" refers to a grand and celebratory event that is unique and out of the ordinary. It typically involves a formal gathering or party that honors an important occasion or achievement. Full definition
At Allen Tate, REALTORS ®, Charlotte, N.C., salespeople who meet targeted sales goals get invited to special gala events, such as the recent preview of a new museum. (realtormag.realtor.org)
«The Happy Prince» screens Saturday as a special gala at the Berlin International Film Festival. (sfgate.com)
Fans lined the streets outside London's May Fair Hotel to glimpse the cast of the teen hit The Fault in Our Stars as they attended a special gala screening in advance of the film's opening... (contactmusic.net)