Big gala (4)

I believe the answer is:

fete

(Other definitions for fete that I've seen before include "A festival of feet" , "Fundraising event" , "Village festivity" , "Lavishly entertain; charity function" , "Outdoor festival" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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