grand ball
- galaFestive formal occasion
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- waltzDance in three-quarter time
- chandelierDecorative suspended light fixture
- gownLong formal garment
masquerade · orchestra · dancing · elegant · tuxedo · cotillion · debutante · champagne · glittering · palace · soirée · waltzing · formal · tiara · carriage · midnight · prince · sweeping
- "Grand" phrasesgrand piano, grand finale, grand opening, grand slam, grand jury
- galasgala, charity gala, benefit gala, art gala, awards gala
formality and scale of social gathering
grand ballkegger
Party with draft beer
house party · backyard barbecue · tailgate party · potluck · hangout
social exclusivity
grand ballopen house
Unrestricted visiting period
street party · community dance · town hall meeting · town fair · neighborhood cookout