Gala Day is a one day festival held in many towns over the world, especially Scotland. One of the biggest is held in the city of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The festival raises money for the Geelong Hospital, and was known for the street parade though Central Geelong by local community groups, amusement rides in the main street, a sideshow alley, and showbag stalls.
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