gala

festival

Organized public celebration

• carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
• jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
• fiestaFestive public celebration

fete · pageant · ball · party · bash · shindig · jamboree · soiree · banquet · gathering

fundraiser

Event collecting money

• benefitAdvantage or gain
• auctionCompetitive public sale
• philanthropyGenerous giving for others

donations · benefactor · nonprofit · endowment · patronage · pledge · cause · contribution · foundation · sponsorship

black-tie

Formal evening dress code

• formalFollowing strict protocol
• glamorousAlluringly stylish and exciting
• sophisticatedWorldly and cultured

refined · chic · stylish · fashionable · luxurious · opulent · sumptuous · lavish · resplendent · ornate

extravaganza

Lavish, elaborate entertainment

• productionMaking or generating something
• showMake something apparent
• performanceCarrying out a task

showcase · exhibition · presentation · entertainment · concert · fireworks · display · fanfare · grandeur · theatrics

festive

Cheerfully celebratory

• merryCheerful and lively
• joyousExtremely glad
• livelyAnimated and energetic

convivial · animated · spirited · exuberant · cheerful · jubilant · sparkling · effervescent · buoyant · jovial

debut

First public appearance

• openingGap or start
• screeningEvaluative selection process
• filmMovie or coating

cinema · celebrity · paparazzi · starlet · afterparty · spotlight · flashbulbs · limousine · VIP · blockbuster

• festivalsfestival, festivals, carnival, carnivals, Carnival
• group activitiesgroup games, voting, protest, group dance, group project
• partiesbirthday party, party, costume party, house party, dinner party
• conferencesconference, symposium, conferences, keynote, forums
• formal eventsstate visit, ball, diplomatic visit, wedding, black dress
• fundraisingdonation, donations, donor, donors, fundraiser