Formal party (4)

I believe the answer is:

gala

(Other definitions for gala that I've seen before include "Festive celebration" , "Festive occasion - variety of apple" , "Fête" , "Public festivity" , "Festive event" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday, the Family Time, The Mirror and the Newsday.com.

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